You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story (2009)
From behind barbed wire to Broadway and Barney Miller... Jack Soo never gave up on his dreams.
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.
Cast
- George Takei - Self
- Nancy Kwan - Self
- Irene Tsu - Self
- Alvin Ing - Self
- Hal Kanter - Self
- Steve Landesberg - Self
- Max Gail - Self
- Jack Soo - Self (archive footage)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story about?
- 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.
- Who directed You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story?
- You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story was directed by Jeff Adachi.
- Who stars in You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story?
- You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story stars George Takei, Nancy Kwan, Irene Tsu, Alvin Ing, Hal Kanter, Steve Landesberg.
- How long is You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story?
- You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story?
- You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story?
- You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story had a budget of $50.
- Where was You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story produced?
- You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story was produced in United States of America.