Jack to a King: The Swansea Story
“From rock bottom to top flight”
Synopsis
Jack to a King is a passionate portrait of the rise of Swansea City Football Club from near oblivion to the world stage of the Premier League. It is the story of a city and the people who made the club what it is today. An independent feature from film makers, Mal Pope and Edward Thomas, YJB Films’, Jack to a King is about more than just a football club, it is about a city that survives against all odds – through the Blitz, industrial decline and recession. It tells a universal story of how football plays into the lives of ordinary people. It touches on the Welsh attitude to defeat and victory and the relationship between sport and money. The story is told through the characters involved, capturing the rhythm of their lives and presenting a portrait of where they live. Through it all, there is one dream, one ambition which unites everyone – The Premier League.
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Jack to a King - The Full-Length Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-22
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Mal Pope
- Original Score
- Mal Pope
- Original Title
- Jack to a King: The Swansea Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Sapex Scripts, YJB Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Evans
Mal Pope
Mal Pope
Catherine Derry
John Richards
Mal Pope, David Canelo, Gwenllian Hughes, Edward Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Evans
Director
Mal Pope
Writer
David Canelo
Producer
Gwenllian Hughes
Producer
John Richards
Editor
Catherine Derry
Director of Photography
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What is Jack to a King: The Swansea Story about?
Jack to a King is a passionate portrait of the rise of Swansea City Football Club from near oblivion to the world stage of the Premier League. It is the story of a city and the people who made the club what it is today. An independent feature from film makers, Mal Pope and Edward Thomas, YJB Films’, Jack to a King is about more than just a football club, it is about a city that survives against all odds – through the Blitz, industrial decline and recession. It tells a universal story of how football plays into the lives of ordinary people. It touches on the Welsh attitude to defeat and victory and the relationship between sport and money. The story is told through the characters involved, capturing the rhythm of their lives and presenting a portrait of where they live. Through it all, there is one dream, one ambition which unites everyone – The Premier League.
Who directed Jack to a King: The Swansea Story?
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story was directed by Marc Evans.
Who stars in Jack to a King: The Swansea Story?
The principal cast of Jack to a King: The Swansea Story includes Huw Jenkins, John van Zweden, Suzan Eames, Alan Curtis, Roberto Martinez.
When was Jack to a King: The Swansea Story released and how long is it?
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Jack to a King: The Swansea Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jack to a King: The Swansea Story was composed by Mal Pope.