You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

From behind barbed wire to Broadway and Barney Miller... Jack Soo never gave up on his dreams.

Category: Documentary
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.
Status: Released IMDb
Release date: 2009-03-15
Run time: 70 minute / 1:10
Director: Jeff Adachi
Production Country: United States of America

Trailer


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

Production
Jeff Adachi Producer
Alex Yeung Co-Producer

Editing
Alex Yeung Editor

Sound
Michael Becker Original Music Composer

Camera
Josiah W. Hooper Director of Photography

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