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4 March 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
Terror has a new name. morePlot:
A Gulf war veteran is wrongly sent to a mental institution for insane criminals, where he becomes the object of a Doctor's experiences, and his life is completely affected by them. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
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Artsy Twilight Zone moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Adrien Brody | ... | Jack Starks | |
| Keira Knightley | ... | Jackie Price | |
| Kris Kristofferson | ... | Dr. Thomas Becker | |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | Dr. Beth Lorenson | |
| Kelly Lynch | ... | Jean Price | |
| Brad Renfro | ... | The Stranger | |
| Daniel Craig | ... | Rudy 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 |
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Also Known As:
Regresiones de un hombre muerto (Argentina) (Mexico) [es]Пиджак (Russia) [ru]
Camisa de Força (Brazil) [pt]
I proti fora pou pethana (Greece) [el]
La camisole de force (Canada: French title) [fr]
Obled (Poland) [pl]
Sidottu (Finland) [fi]
The Jacket (France) [fr]
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Rated R for violence, language and brief sexuality/nudity.Parents Guide:
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103 min | Turkey:94 min (TV version)Language:
EnglishColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
France:-12 | Germany:12 | Indonesia:Dewasa | Taiwan:R-12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:16 | Malaysia:18PL (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (edited version) | Argentina:16 | South Korea:15 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Finland:K-15 | Ireland:15A | Netherlands:12 | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:M18 | Singapore:NC-16 (cut) | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | Australia:MA | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva)Fun Stuff
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The Jacket is based on the story "The Star Rover" by Jack London which in turn was based on his interviews with Ed Morrell, who whilst in prison at San Quentin was tortured, often with a very tight straight jacket which constricted his chest, breathing and blood flow. In order to cope with this he quickly learned self-hypnosis similar to what Jack Starks goes through. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: Regulation U.S. military dog tags do not have dates of birth on them. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Jack Starks: [Walking over to Iraqi child who's breathing hard] How's it going little man? You all right?
[Babak pulls out gun. Jack puts his hand up in a stop gesture but Babak shoots Jack in the head. Jack falls to the ground]
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Amnesia moreFAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersHow much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
Why didn't Jack prevent his own death?
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"The Jacket" has gotten some bad press because the plot has a lot of holes in it, but if you suspend belief and just enjoy the movie, it is a lot of fun.
Any film that involves time travel requires that you suspend belief, and "The Jacket" is no different. What makes "The Jacket" better than most sci-fi thrillers is the production quality. The scenes in the hospital are done in muted colors which look like hand painted black and white. The scenes in the future are done in super saturated colors. I thought the super close-ups added to the disorientation and claustrophobia of the protagonist.
The acting is first rate. Adrien Brody is convincingly haunted. Kiera Knightly does an acceptable American accent.
Fans of "The Twilight Zone" should like this one. It is rated "R" for language, nudity, sex, violence, and disturbing images in a mental hospital; so you are getting your money's worth. If you like good production quality and want to go for a thrill ride, check this one out.