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I Don't Know Jack

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2002 · 91 min Documentary
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

The life of actor Jack Nance, whose rise to prominence after starring in David Lynch's 1977 cult classic Eraserhead led to involvement in various further projects with Lynch.

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Year 2002
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Chris Leavens
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (10 votes)

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Richard Schickel crafts a poignant and unsentimental portrait, weaving archival footage and candid interviews with Lynch and others. It avoids myth-making, focusing instead on the man behind the iconic pale face and strange charisma.

What lingers after viewing is the haunting contrast between Nance's vibrant on-screen presence and the shadows of his off-screen life. A sobering tribute to a unique character actor and the indelible mark he left. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Chris Leavens

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