Film

You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story

2009 · 1h 10m · Documentary

From behind barbed wire to Broadway and Barney Miller... Jack Soo never gave up on his dreams.

IMDb

6.7

The film tells actor Jack Soo's story through a montage of film and television clips, rare footage, interviews with family members, friends, co-workers, and others who knew him best. From his early appearances on programs such as The Jack Benny Show and Valentines' Day, Soo's life is examined both in the historical context of the times, and the grandeur of an earlier Hollywood where stars like Soo succeeded in a multitude of artistic mediums, reminiscent of vaudevillian times. From Soo's early training as an announcer and stand-up comic, to his singing, acting and dancing career on Broadway, culminating with his signature role as Detective Nick Yemana, Soo's unique talent and dedication to his craft are fully explored and captured through a dazzling kaleidoscope of images, music, montages, interviews and stories.

George Takei

Self

Nancy Kwan

Self

Irene Tsu

Self

Alvin Ing

Self

Hal Kanter

Self

Steve Landesberg

Self

Max Gail

Self

Jack Soo

Self (archive footage)

• Jeff AdachiDirector · Producer
• Josiah W. HooperDirector of Photography
• Michael BeckerOriginal Music Composer
• Alex YeungEditor

Release date

March 15, 2009

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 10m

Budget

$50

Genres

Documentary