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Jack's Back (1988)

R 97 min  -  Crime | Horror | Mystery  -   6 May 1988 (USA)
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A serial killer in Los Angeles celebrates Jack the Ripper's 100th birthday by committing similar murders.

Director:

Rowdy Herrington
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Jack's Back -- A young doctor is suspected when a series of Jack the Ripper copycat killings is committed in contemporary Los Angeles. Jack's Back -- A serial killer in Los Angeles celebrates Jack the Ripper's 100th birthday by committing similar murders. Jack's Back -- A young doctor is suspected when a series of Jack the Ripper copycat killings is committed in contemporary Los Angeles.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Spader ...
John / Rick Westford
Cynthia Gibb ...
Chris Moscari
Jim Haynie ...
Sgt. Gabriel
Robert Picardo ...
Dr. Carlos Battera
Rod Loomis Rod Loomis ...
Dr. Sidney Tannerson
Rex Ryon Rex Ryon ...
Jack Pendler
Chris Mulkey ...
Scott Morofsky
Wendell Wright Wendell Wright ...
Capt. Walter Prentis
John Wesley ...
Sam Hilliard
Bobby Hosea Bobby Hosea ...
Tom Dellerton
Danitza Kingsley ...
Denise Johnson
Anne Betancourt ...
Mary
Diane Erickson Diane Erickson ...
Andrea Banks
Sis Greenspon Sis Greenspon ...
Martha
Graham Timbes Graham Timbes ...
Surgeon
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Storyline

A young doctor is suspected when a series of Jack the Ripper copycat killings is committed. However, when the doctor himself is murdered, his identical twin brother claims to have seen visions of the true killer. Written by Alexander Lum <aj_lum@bigpond.com>  

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Taglines:

One hundred years ago the world was shocked by a man they called The Ripper. He was never caught... See more »

Genres:

Crime | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

A Volta de Jack o Estripador See more »

Box Office

Gross:

$492,519 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Palissades Entertainment See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Director Rowdy Harrington originally wanted the movie to be titled "Red Rain" and Peter Gabriel's song of the same name was meant to play at the opening credits. Since this was a low budget film, he couldn't get the rights to the song, so he hired Paul Saax to compose the song "Red Harvest" instead. Shortly before the movie release, the studio felt that the title "Red Rain" had no relation to the plot so they decided to change to a more appealing title, "Jack's Back". See more »

Quotes

John: [Slamming his fist down onto the table as he speaks] MY BROTHER DIDN'T KILL ANYBODY
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Soundtracks

"My Way"
Words and Music by Paul Anka, Jacques Revaux (as J. Revaux), Claude François (as C. Francois) and Gilles Thibault (as Gilles Phibault)
Published by Publishers Management Agency / Music Publishing Inc.
Rerecorded by Rod Loomis See more »