Divorcing Jack
Synopsis
He's Irish, he's ageing, he drinks, is a touch cynical and when he has time writes a newspaper column. On the eve of the country's first election as an independent state, Dan Starkey's life is about to change after he finds the young woman he has just made love to dead and his only ally is a nun
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David Thewlis
Dan Starkey
Rachel Griffiths
Lee Cooper
Jason Isaacs
Cow Pat Keegan
Laura Fraser
Margaret
Richard Gant
Charles Parker
Laine Megaw
Patricia Starkey
Bronagh Gallagher
Taxi Driver
Kitty Aldridge
Agnes Brinn
Robert Lindsay
Michael Brinn
Adam Blackwood
Young Starkey
Simon Magill
Starkey's Brother
Gerard Jordan
Pizza Shop Boy
Birdy Sweeney
Lift Attendant
Doreen Keogh
Margaret's Mother
Strapper
Patch
Colin Murphy
Giblet O' Gibber
Patrick Duncan
Waiter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Caffrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Colin Bateman
- Original Score
- Adrian Johnston
- Original Title
- Divorcing Jack
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Ireland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Scala Productions, Arts Council of England, Ima Films, Winchester Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Caffrey
Colin Bateman
Adrian Johnston
James Welland
Nick Moore
Georges Benayoun, Robert Cooper, Chris Craib, Marina Gefter, Frank Mannion
Department Leadership Roster
David Caffrey
Director
Colin Bateman
Screenplay
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
James Welland
Director of Photography
Nick Moore
Editor
Claire Kenny
Production Design
Pam Tait
Costume Design
Georges Benayoun
Producer
Robert Cooper
Producer
Frank Mannion
Producer
Lee Sheward
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Divorcing Jack
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What is Divorcing Jack about?
He's Irish, he's ageing, he drinks, is a touch cynical and when he has time writes a newspaper column. On the eve of the country's first election as an independent state, Dan Starkey's life is about to change after he finds the young woman he has just made love to dead and his only ally is a nun
Who directed Divorcing Jack?
Divorcing Jack was directed by David Caffrey.
Who stars in Divorcing Jack?
The principal cast of Divorcing Jack includes David Thewlis, Rachel Griffiths, Jason Isaacs, Laura Fraser, Richard Gant.
When was Divorcing Jack released and how long is it?
Divorcing Jack was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Divorcing Jack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Divorcing Jack was composed by Adrian Johnston.
Is Divorcing Jack based on a book or true story?
Divorcing Jack is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colin Bateman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Divorcing Jack?
Divorcing Jack holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).