Jack Brown: Genius
Synopsis
A thousand years ago, in England, the crazy monk Elmer wears a pair of wings and tries to fly from a high tower. He dies, and his soul is doomed to the eternity in hell for committing suicide. In the present days, in New Zeland, Elmer has the last chance to prove that men can fly and save his soul: his spirit enters in the brain of a very intelligent inventor, Jack Brown, and forces him to try to fly. Jack uses his last creation, an amplifier in a tape record, to succeed in the journey, but his invention is strongly desired by his former boss and his lover, who want to sell it to a Chinese investor. Jack's girlfriend helps him to accomplish his intent.
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Timothy Balme
Jack Brown
Nicola Murphy
Eileen
Marton Csokas
Dennis
Stuart Devenie
Elmer
Eddie Campbell
Boss (as Edward Campbell)
Lisa Chappell
Sylvia
Ralph Johnson
Psychiatric patient
Jeffrey Thomas
Dr. Aubrey Gillies
Anne Budd
Therapist
Lewis Martin
Abbot
Katie Wolfe
Bookstore Woman
Jonathon Hendry
Nigel
Ronny Tan
Mr. Chan
Minnie Young
Penny Wong
Raymond Wong
Chinese Minder
Christopher Yu
Chinese Minder
Jeff Boyd
Pathologist
Sarah Lepper Scherer
Nigel's Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Hiles
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Tony Hiles
- Original Score
- David Donaldson, Steve Roche, Janet Roddick, Michelle Scullion
- Original Title
- Jack Brown: Genius
- Country of Origin
- Germany, New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- WingNut Films, Senator Film, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Hiles
Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, Tony Hiles
David Donaldson, Steve Roche, Janet Roddick, Michelle Scullion
Richard Bluck, Allen Guilford
Jamie Selkirk
Hanno Huth, Jim Booth, Jamie Selkirk, Peter Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Hiles
Director
Peter Jackson
Writer
Fran Walsh
Writer
Tony Hiles
Writer
Mark Harris
Stunt Coordinator
Jamie Selkirk
Editor
Jim Booth
Producer
Peter Jackson
Producer
Allen Guilford
Director of Photography
Michelle Scullion
Original Music Composer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack Brown: Genius
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What is Jack Brown: Genius about?
A thousand years ago, in England, the crazy monk Elmer wears a pair of wings and tries to fly from a high tower. He dies, and his soul is doomed to the eternity in hell for committing suicide. In the present days, in New Zeland, Elmer has the last chance to prove that men can fly and save his soul: his spirit enters in the brain of a very intelligent inventor, Jack Brown, and forces him to try to fly. Jack uses his last creation, an amplifier in a tape record, to succeed in the journey, but his invention is strongly desired by his former boss and his lover, who want to sell it to a Chinese investor. Jack's girlfriend helps him to accomplish his intent.
Who directed Jack Brown: Genius?
Jack Brown: Genius was directed by Tony Hiles.
Who stars in Jack Brown: Genius?
The principal cast of Jack Brown: Genius includes Timothy Balme, Nicola Murphy, Marton Csokas, Stuart Devenie, Eddie Campbell.
When was Jack Brown: Genius released and how long is it?
Jack Brown: Genius was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Jack Brown: Genius?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack Brown: Genius was composed by David Donaldson, Steve Roche, Janet Roddick, Michelle Scullion.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jack Brown: Genius?
Jack Brown: Genius holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).