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Divorcing Jack (Original title)
Dates: 1998 (Copyright), 02 October 1998 (Release)

Countries: United Kingdom, France

Director: David Caffrey

Synopsis: Comedy set in Belfast. Dan Starkey is a journalist who gets out of his depth when he becomes involved in a politically motivated murder.

Genre:
Comedy
Releases
Date: 02 October 1998Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 109 mins 55 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Mosaic Movies
Date: 1999Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 105 mins 24 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Mosaic Movies

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (28)
In: Télérama n2576 26 May 1999  Page: 43
Title: Divorcing JackAuthor: GUICHARD, Louis Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Short review.

In: Positif n461/462 Jul/Aug 1999  Page: 149
Title: Divorcing JackAuthor: J.-P.J. Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Cinema Papers n130 June 1999  Pages: 41-42
Title: Divorcing JackAuthor: VIETTI, Paul Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Le Film Francais n2774 14 May 1999  Page: 39
Title: "Divorcing Jack": la contre-programmation cannoiseAuthor: S.D. Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: French

In: Film Review vSpec nNo.26 Year Book 1998/9  Page: 57
Title: Divorcing JackAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Short review.

In: Screen Finance v12 n20 11 Nov 1999  Pages: 5-7
Title: Divorcing Jack highlights 'muddle' over treatyArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the co-production agreement between France and Great Britain, established in 1995, and the shortcomings high- lighted by the case of DIVORCING JACK.

In: Film-Echo/Filmwoche n6 13 Feb 1999  Page: 65
Title: StarkeyAuthor: VEILE, Jürgen Article type: ReviewLanguage: German

In: Empire n106 April 1998  Page: 14
Title: front desk in production: Divorcing JackAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: Film Dienst v51 n23 10 Nov 1998  Pages: 24-25
Title: StarkeyAuthor: LÜKE, Reinhard Article type: ArticleLanguage: German

In: Empire n113 November 1998  Page: 40
Title: New filmsAuthor: HAMILTON, Jake Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n113 November 1998  Pages: 64-65
Title: Profiles: David ThewlisAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with David Thewlis on the release of DIVORCING JACK (1998).

In: Film Ireland n67 Oct/Nov 1998  Pages: 14-16
Title: How tobe a film director in three easy lessonsAuthor: LENNON, Elaine Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: David Caffrey talks about his entry into filmmaking and his first feature film DIVORCING JACK

In: Film Ireland n67 Oct/Nov 1998  Page: 36
Title: ReviewsAuthor: CARTER, Jack Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film West n34 October 1998  Pages: 26-29
Title: The only way is upAuthor: HAYDEN, Joanne Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: David Caffrey talks about making DIVORCING JACK

In: Film West n34 October 1998  Pages: 56-57
Title: Feature reviewsAuthor: O'CONNOR, Derek Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cini n5 September 1998  Page: 8
Title: Divorcing Jack premiereArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the films success at Cannes and its world charity premiere on Thursday 1 October 1998.

In: Sight and Sound v8 n10 October 1998  Pages: 41-42
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KEMP, Philip Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Film Review November 1998  Page: 26
Title: Divorcing JackAuthor: GRAY, Marianne Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Creation September 1998  Page: 7
Title: New labour: direct objectAuthor: BLAKE, David Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: A profile of director David Caffrey. Caffrey talks about directing a well-known cast for DIVORCING JACK given his own relative inexperience as a feature director.

In: Screen International n1156 01 May 1998  Pages: 18-20
Title: Shot in the heartAuthor: GORDON, Stephen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the recent success and increase in film production in Northern Ireland. Includes a look at DIVORCING JACK, SUNSET HEIGHTS, CROSSMAHEART, and TITANIC TOWN.

In: Screen International n1156 01 May 1998  Pages: 21-22
Title: Kicking the habitArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Promotional feature on the film, outlining the story, and its production.

In: Screen International n1156 01 May 1998  Page: 22
Title: Marketing JackArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Compares and contrasts Winchester Films' experiences of marketing SHOOTING FISH and DIVORCING JACK.

In: Radio Times v299 n3895 3 Oct 1998  Page: 70
Title: Barry Norman at the cinemaAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 15 Jun 1998  Page: 104
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: STRATTON, David Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1122 22 Aug 1997  Page: 30
Title: International ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Eyepiece v18 n6 Dec 97/Jan 98  Page: 9
Title: [Eyepiece - v18 n6 Dec 97/Jan 98: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: In-production credits and details.

In: Screen International n1129 10 Oct 1997  Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n1129 10 Oct 1997: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: on the state of production

In: Film Ireland n61 Oct/Nov 1997  Pages: 25-27
Title: We'd Bring You the Head of Colin Bateman...Author: CLARK, Jim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile and interview with writer Colin Bateman, referring to DIVORCING JACK and CYCLE OF VIOLENCE, as well as other works in progress.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (2)
Title: cinema of Britain and Ireland
Author: MCFARLANE, Brian  Pages: xvi, 285 p.

Title: Divorcing Jack
Author: BATEMAN, Colin  Pages: vii-xiii, 180p.