The Jacket (Original title)
Dates: 2004 (Copyright), 13 May 2004 (Release)Countries: Germany, USA, United KingdomDirected by: John Maybury
Synopsis: An American soldier is shot in the head during the Gulf War, but comes back to life after being pronounced dead. A year later, he helps a woman and daughter fix their car, then hitches a lift with a man who turns out to be a fugitive. There is a gunfight with the police and the protagonist blacks out. When he awakes he is accused of murder and told that the fugitive and the mother and daughter did not exist. He is found not guilty due to insanity and is placed in the care of a menacing psychologist. He begins to experience both flashbacks and flashforwards, the latter throwing him together with the daughter of the woman he helped, now fifteen years older.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Mental hospitals, Amnesia, Time travel, Claustrophobia
Releases
Date: 13 May 2005Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: Super-35 - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 102 mins 58 secs - Length: 9266 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Warner Bros Distributors (UK)
Title: Traumatized masculinity and American national identity in...Author: STRAW, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Hollywood's Gulf War" Discusses the portrayal of male crisis in 1990s American war films such as COURAGE UNDER FIRE and The JACKET.
In: New Cinemas v6 n2 2008 Pages: 71-73
Title: 'Disunited nations': cinema beyond the nation-stateAuthor: INCE, Kate Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An introduction to a series of articles dealing with the concepts of transnational, accented and transvergent cinemas , national identities, and the new meaning of 'world cinema'
In: Radio Times 17 Jun 2006 Page: 41
Title: Premiere.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1556 28 Jul 2006 Page: 28
Title: Dark horseAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at Warner Independent Pictures' (WIP) A SCANNER DARKLY campaign. Table shows WIP top 10 films at the box-office in North America.
In: Screen Finance v19 n20 1 Nov 2006 Pages: 4-5
Title: One third of films looking for cinema releaseAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Report on the percentage of British films still unreleased t wo years after production. Tables show release patterns for UK production (1984-2004); unreleased films for 2004; and th eatrical release patterns for 2004 films, including takings
In: Screen International n1487 4 Feb 2005 Page: 39
Title: The JacketAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n661 September 2005 Page: 114
Title: The JacketAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n5 May 2005 Pages: 61-62
Title: Reviews: The JacketAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n57 Orlando Bloom Pages: 24-28,30,32
Title: No jacket requiredAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actress Keira Knightley comments on her challenging role in The JACKET.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n1 Feb/Mar 2005 Page: 40
Title: Ones to Watch '05Author: BOND, Jeff Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n242 April 2005 Pages: 60-63,82
Title: Full Mental JacketAuthor: WALKER, Sarah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director John Maybury talks about making The JACKET.
In: Premiere v18 n7 April 2005 Page: 32,34
Title: The JacketAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n323 May 2005 Page: 79
Title: Reviews: New MoviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n192 June 2005 Page: 24
Title: Now Showing: The JacketAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n192 June 2005 Page: 50
Title: Intermission: New AvengerArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with Daniel Craig in which he discusses his roles in The JACKET and VENGEANCE.
In: Film Review n657 June 2005 Pages: 48-50
Title: Full mental jacketAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Adrien Brody explains how he prepared himself psycho- logically for his role in The JACKET.
In: Film Review n657 June 2005 Page: 119
Title: The JacketAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v37 n2 Apr/May 2005 Pages: 3-4,6
Title: CFQ Update: Escape From Skull IslandAuthor: ZIMMERMAN, Paul Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew talk about making The JACKET.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n2 Apr/May 2005 Page: 54
Title: In Review: Film: Head TrippingAuthor: ZIMMERMAN, Paul Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n12 December 2005 Page: 90
Title: The JacketAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n656 May 2005 Pages: 20-21
Title: The JACKET director hates Hollywood!Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director John Maybury talks about his film The JACKET and gives his opinion on the winners of the 77th Academy Awards, followed by actor Adrien Brody's brief comments on his cha- racter.
In: Screen International n1442 27 Feb 2004 Pages: 14-15
Title: Production: Scotland: the Jacket fitsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report focusing on the use of Scotland as a location for John Maybury's The JACKET.
In: Screen International n1442 27 Feb 2004 Pages: 16-17
Title: Production: on location: Scotland the braveAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report on recent productions in Scotland and the current state of the Scottish film industry. Several high-profile international productions have filmed in Scotland such as John Maybury's The JACKET.
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Page: 18
Title: Coming soon: The JACKETArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n1 July/August 2004 Page: 36
Title: First lookAuthor: HOHENADEL, Kristin Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Film News February 2004 Page: UK & Ireland In Production section
Title: In ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen Finance v17 n3 11 Feb 2004 Page: 4
Title: Three films start shooting in January worth £88mAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of three UK-linked films shooting in January 2004: Ridley Scott's KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, Mike Nichols CLOSER, and John Maybury's The JACKET.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Digital materials(1)
Description: Digital file - Audio CDDTS DiscBFI identifier: C-1450272
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1450270
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1450271
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Dates: 2004 (Copyright), 13 May 2004 (Release)Countries: Germany, USA, United KingdomDirected by: John Maybury
Synopsis: An American soldier is shot in the head during the Gulf War, but comes back to life after being pronounced dead. A year later, he helps a woman and daughter fix their car, then hitches a lift with a man who turns out to be a fugitive. There is a gunfight with the police and the protagonist blacks out. When he awakes he is accused of murder and told that the fugitive and the mother and daughter did not exist. He is found not guilty due to insanity and is placed in the care of a menacing psychologist. He begins to experience both flashbacks and flashforwards, the latter throwing him together with the daughter of the woman he helped, now fifteen years older.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Mental hospitals, Amnesia, Time travel, Claustrophobia
Releases
Date: 13 May 2005Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: Super-35 - Colour - DeLuxe - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSAspect ratio: 2.35:1Runtime: 102 mins 58 secs - Length: 9266 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Warner Bros Distributors (UK)
Credits
(107)
©/Co-produced by: VIP Medienfonds 2, VIP Medienfonds 3, ©: MP Pictures, Presented by: Warner Independent Pictures, Mandalay Pictures, In association with: 2929 Entertainment, Rising Star, A production by: Section Eight Productions, Filmed with the co-operation of: Scottish Screen, Glasgow Film Office, Executive Producer: Ben Cosgrove, Executive Producer: Ori Marmur, Executive Producer: Jennifer Fox, Executive Producer: Peter E. Strauss, Executive Producer: Todd Wagner, Executive Producer: Mark Cuban, Executive Producer: Andy Grosch, Executive Producer: Chris Roberts, Executive Producer: Timothy J. Nicholas, Co-executive Producer: Peter McAleese, Producer: Peter Guber, Producer: George Clooney, Producer: Steven Soderbergh, Co-producer: Marc Rocco, Co-producer: Marc Frydman, Co-producer: Philip A. Mckeon, Co-producer: Donald C. Mckeon, Co-producer: Andreas Schmid, Co-producer: Kia Jam, Unit Manager: Beverley Syme, Unit Manager (Canadian Unit): Gilles Perreault, Production Manager (Canadian Unit): Jacky Lavoie, Production Supervisor: Shellie Smith, Production Co-ordinator: Donald Sabourin, Production Co-ordinator (Canadian Unit): Sylvie Martin, Production Controller: George Lakes, Production Accountant: Louise O'Malley, Production Accountant (Canadian Unit): Gilles Montreuil, Location Manager: Lloret Dunn, Location Manager (Canadian Unit): Bernard Rodrigue, Post-production Supervisor: Jeanette Haley, Post-production Co-ordinator: Lucie Graves, Production Consultant: Jonathan Strauss, Assistant Director (1st): Karen Richards, Assistant Director (2nd): Raymond Kirk, Assistant Director (Canadian Unit 2nd): Bethan Maowat, Script Supervisor: Caroline O'Reilly, US Casting by: Laray Mayfield, UK Casting by: Nina Gold, Canadian Casting (Canadian Unit): Aldo Tirelli, Mike Migliara, Screenplay by: Massy Tadjedin, Story by: Tom Bleecker, Marc Rocco, Director of Photography: Peter Deming, 2nd Unit Dir of Photog (Canadian Unit): Stefan Ivanov, Steadicam Operator: Roger Tooley, Steadicam Operator (Canadian Unit): François Daignault, Gaffer: Tom Gates, Gaffer (Canadian Unit): Sylvain Bernier, Still Photographer: Paul Chedlow, Still Photographer (Canadian Unit): Jonathan Wenk, Visual Effects by: Double Negative, Special Effects Supervisor: David Harris, Special Effects by (Canadian Unit): Intrigue, Editor: Emma E. Hickox, Production Designer: Alan Macdonald, Supervising Art Director: Margaret Horspool, Art Director: Caireen Todd, Art Director: Stephen Campbell, Art Director (Canadian Unit): Isabelle Guay, Jean-Pierre Paquet, Set Designer (Canadian Unit): Brent Lambert, Set Decorator: Liz Griffiths, Set Decorator (Canadian Unit): Daniel Hamelin, Robert Parle, Property Master: Gordon Fitzgerald, Property Master (Canadian Unit): Marc C. de Léry, Construction Manager: Colin Fraser, Costume Designer: Doug Hall, Costume Supervisor: Anna Lau, Costume Supervisor (Canadian Unit): Art Reasonover, Make-up/Hair Designer: Veronica Brebner, Make-up Artist: Heather Millington, Ashley Johnson, Make-up Artist (Canadian Unit): Tomoko Hidaka, Hairstylist (Canadian Unit): Tahira Herold, Main/End Titles Design by: Matt Curtis, Digital Intermediate by: Framestore CFC, Laboratory: DeLuxe Laboratories, Original Music by: Brian Eno, Music Supervisor: Andy Richards, Sound Designer: Paul Davies, Production Sound Mixer: Colin Nicolson, Boom Operator: Tony Cook, Boom Operator (Canadian Unit): Louis Piché, [Sound] Re-recording Mixer: Tim Alban, Supervising Sound Editor: Paul Davies, Stunt Co-ordinator: Andy Bradford, Stunt Co-ordinator (Canada): Dave McKeown, Military Adviser: Henry Camilleri, Military Medical Adviser: Edward Curtain, Psychiatric Adviser: Phil Harrison, Post-production Consultants: J & E Post Production, Armourer: Mark Shelley, Unit Publicist: Linda Gamble
Cast
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Adrien Brody (Jack Starks), Keira Knightley (Jackie Price), Kris Kristofferson (Dr Becker), Jennifer Jason Leigh (Dr Lorenson), Kelly Lynch (Jean), Brad Renfro (stranger), Daniel Craig (Mackenzie), Steven Mackintosh (Dr Hopkins), Brendan Coyle (Damon), Mackenzie Phillips (Nurse Harding), Laura Marano (young Jackie), Jason Lewis (Officer Harrison), Richard Dillane (Captain Medley), Jonah Lotan (intern 1), Angel Coulby (intern 2), Paul Birchard (doctor), Nigel Whitmey (lieutenant), Ian Porter (major), Antony Edridge (Dr Morgan), Kerry Shale (prosecutor), Angus Macinnes (judge), Richard Durden (Dr Hale), Tristan Gemmill (Officer Nash), Colin Stinton (jury foreman), Tara Summers (Nurse Nina), Angelo Andreou (Babak, Iraqi boy), Teresa Gallagher (Nurse Sally), Anne Kidd (state representative), Charneh Demir (Jamile, Iraqi mother), Frances Brady-Stewart (woman with dog), Lolly Susi (nurse), Garrick Hagon (defence lawyer), Fish (Jimmy Fleisher)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(27)
In: New Cinemas v6 n2 2008 Pages: 127-143Title: Traumatized masculinity and American national identity in...Author: STRAW, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Hollywood's Gulf War" Discusses the portrayal of male crisis in 1990s American war films such as COURAGE UNDER FIRE and The JACKET.
In: New Cinemas v6 n2 2008 Pages: 71-73
Title: 'Disunited nations': cinema beyond the nation-stateAuthor: INCE, Kate Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An introduction to a series of articles dealing with the concepts of transnational, accented and transvergent cinemas , national identities, and the new meaning of 'world cinema'
In: Radio Times 17 Jun 2006 Page: 41
Title: Premiere.Author: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1556 28 Jul 2006 Page: 28
Title: Dark horseAuthor: KAY, Jeremy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Looks at Warner Independent Pictures' (WIP) A SCANNER DARKLY campaign. Table shows WIP top 10 films at the box-office in North America.
In: Screen Finance v19 n20 1 Nov 2006 Pages: 4-5
Title: One third of films looking for cinema releaseAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Report on the percentage of British films still unreleased t wo years after production. Tables show release patterns for UK production (1984-2004); unreleased films for 2004; and th eatrical release patterns for 2004 films, including takings
In: Screen International n1487 4 Feb 2005 Page: 39
Title: The JacketAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review n661 September 2005 Page: 114
Title: The JacketAuthor: FOX, Tom Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n5 May 2005 Pages: 61-62
Title: Reviews: The JacketAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Review vSpec. n57 Orlando Bloom Pages: 24-28,30,32
Title: No jacket requiredAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actress Keira Knightley comments on her challenging role in The JACKET.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n1 Feb/Mar 2005 Page: 40
Title: Ones to Watch '05Author: BOND, Jeff Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Fangoria n242 April 2005 Pages: 60-63,82
Title: Full Mental JacketAuthor: WALKER, Sarah Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director John Maybury talks about making The JACKET.
In: Premiere v18 n7 April 2005 Page: 32,34
Title: The JacketAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n323 May 2005 Page: 79
Title: Reviews: New MoviesAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n192 June 2005 Page: 24
Title: Now Showing: The JacketAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n192 June 2005 Page: 50
Title: Intermission: New AvengerArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A brief interview with Daniel Craig in which he discusses his roles in The JACKET and VENGEANCE.
In: Film Review n657 June 2005 Pages: 48-50
Title: Full mental jacketAuthor: GROVE, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Actor Adrien Brody explains how he prepared himself psycho- logically for his role in The JACKET.
In: Film Review n657 June 2005 Page: 119
Title: The JacketAuthor: MOTTRAM, James Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Cinefantastique v37 n2 Apr/May 2005 Pages: 3-4,6
Title: CFQ Update: Escape From Skull IslandAuthor: ZIMMERMAN, Paul Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cast and crew talk about making The JACKET.
In: Cinefantastique v37 n2 Apr/May 2005 Page: 54
Title: In Review: Film: Head TrippingAuthor: ZIMMERMAN, Paul Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v15 n12 December 2005 Page: 90
Title: The JacketAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n656 May 2005 Pages: 20-21
Title: The JACKET director hates Hollywood!Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Director John Maybury talks about his film The JACKET and gives his opinion on the winners of the 77th Academy Awards, followed by actor Adrien Brody's brief comments on his cha- racter.
In: Screen International n1442 27 Feb 2004 Pages: 14-15
Title: Production: Scotland: the Jacket fitsAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Production report focusing on the use of Scotland as a location for John Maybury's The JACKET.
In: Screen International n1442 27 Feb 2004 Pages: 16-17
Title: Production: on location: Scotland the braveAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A report on recent productions in Scotland and the current state of the Scottish film industry. Several high-profile international productions have filmed in Scotland such as John Maybury's The JACKET.
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Page: 18
Title: Coming soon: The JACKETArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v18 n1 July/August 2004 Page: 36
Title: First lookAuthor: HOHENADEL, Kristin Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Film News February 2004 Page: UK & Ireland In Production section
Title: In ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen Finance v17 n3 11 Feb 2004 Page: 4
Title: Three films start shooting in January worth £88mAuthor: ADLER, Tim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of three UK-linked films shooting in January 2004: Ridley Scott's KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, Mike Nichols CLOSER, and John Maybury's The JACKET.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)
Digital materials(1)
Description: Digital file - Audio CDDTS DiscBFI identifier: C-1450272
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file
Film materials(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1450270
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1450271
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status