Captain Jack
Synopsis
Rebellious and irreverent, Captain Jack is a man on a mission. Come hell or high water, he's determined to follow in the footsteps of Whitby's unsung hero, Captain Scoresby, who set sail from the town bound for the Arctic in the 18th Century. Assembling a crew of oddballs and misfits, the cantankerous captain weighs anchor and voyages into the unknown. His ship has been certified unseaworthy, and he's pursued by the Royal Navy, NATO and journalists, but nothing is going to stop Captain Jack fulfilling his wildest dream.
Top Cast
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Bob Hoskins
Jack Armistead
Sadie Frost
Tessa
Gemma Jones
Eunice Pickles
Anna Massey
Phoebe
Peter McDonald
Andy Watts
David Troughton
Emmett
Maureen Lipman
Barbara Bostock
Patrick Malahide
Mr. Lancing
Michele Dotrice
Deirdre
Nick Stringer
Toby
Trevor Bannister
1st Holiday Maker
Paul Butterworth
2nd Holiday Maker
Andy de la Tour
Chandler
Keith Clifford
Harbour Master
Kathryn Pogson
Teacher
Andrew Livingston
Whitby Police Sergeant
Sara Stephens
Claire
Molly Weir
Foula Operator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Nick Davies, Jack Rosenthal
- Original Score
- Richard Harvey
- Original Title
- Captain Jack
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Arts Council of England, Granada International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Young
Nick Davies, Jack Rosenthal
Richard Harvey
Edward Mansell
John Goldschmidt, Pippa Cross, Chris Craib, William Sargent
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Young
Director
Nick Davies
Writer
Jack Rosenthal
Writer
John Goldschmidt
Producer
Edward Mansell
Editor
Simon Holland
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Jack
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What is Captain Jack about?
Rebellious and irreverent, Captain Jack is a man on a mission. Come hell or high water, he's determined to follow in the footsteps of Whitby's unsung hero, Captain Scoresby, who set sail from the town bound for the Arctic in the 18th Century. Assembling a crew of oddballs and misfits, the cantankerous captain weighs anchor and voyages into the unknown. His ship has been certified unseaworthy, and he's pursued by the Royal Navy, NATO and journalists, but nothing is going to stop Captain Jack fulfilling his wildest dream.
Who directed Captain Jack?
Captain Jack was directed by Robert Young.
Who stars in Captain Jack?
The principal cast of Captain Jack includes Bob Hoskins, Sadie Frost, Gemma Jones, Anna Massey, Peter McDonald.
When was Captain Jack released and how long is it?
Captain Jack was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Jack?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Jack was composed by Richard Harvey.