Site Revisions Underway Some Features May Not Work
Poster for You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009)

★ 0.0/10 70 min Documentary United States English
Director: Jeff Adachi
Streaming on:
From behind barbed wire to Broadway and Barney Miller... Jack Soo never gave up on his dreams.

Description

The film tells actor Jack Soo's story through a montage of film and television clips, rare footage, interviews with family members, friends, co-workers, and others who knew him best. From his early appearances on programs such as The Jack Benny Show and Valentines' Day, Soo's life is examined both in the historical context of the times, and the grandeur of an earlier Hollywood where stars like Soo succeeded in a multitude of artistic mediums, reminiscent of vaudevillian times. From Soo's early training as an announcer and stand-up comic, to his singing, acting and dancing career on Broadway, culminating with his signature role as Detective Nick Yemana, Soo's unique talent and dedication to his craft are fully explored and captured through a dazzling kaleidoscope of images, music, montages, interviews and stories.

Top Cast

George Takei
George Takei Self
Nancy Kwan
Nancy Kwan Self
Irene Tsu
Irene Tsu Self
Alvin Ing
Alvin Ing Self
Hal Kanter
Hal Kanter Self
Steve Landesberg
Steve Landesberg Self
Max Gail
Max Gail Self
Jack Soo
Jack Soo Self (archive footage)

Powered by

TMDB
× Movie poster
Back to Film Diary Index