Jack Be Nimble (1993)
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- R
- 1h 35min
- Horror, Thriller
- 04 Feb 1994 (UK)
- Movie
Jack and Dora, abandoned by their parents as babies, are desperate to find each other after years of adoption. Jack's young life has been spent with a sadistic family. Dora, whose life has been somewhat better, has developed extra-sensory...
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- 2 wins & 5 nominations.
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| Alexis Arquette | ... |
Jack
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| Sarah Smuts-Kennedy | ... |
Dora
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| Bruno Lawrence | ... |
Teddy
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| Tony Barry | ... |
Clarrie
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| Elizabeth Hawthorne | ... |
Bernice
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Brenda Simmons | ... |
Mrs. Birch
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| Gilbert Goldie | ... |
Mr. Birch
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Patricia Phillips | ... |
Anne
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Paul Minifie | ... |
Kevin
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Sam Smith | ... |
Little Jack
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Hannah Jessop | ... |
Little Dora
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Nicholas Antwis | ... |
Jack aged 7
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Olivia Jessop | ... |
Dora aged 8
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Kristen Seth | ... |
Older Sister
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Amber Woolston | ... |
Older Sister
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Tracey Brown | ... |
Older Sister
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Wendy Adams | ... |
Older Sister
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Nina López | ... |
Middle Sister
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Beth Morrison | ... |
Middle Sister
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Ella Brasella | ... |
Middle Sister
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Johanna Morrison | ... |
Middle Sister
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| Amy Morrison | ... |
Younger Sister
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| Victoria Spence | ... |
Younger Sister
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Ricky Plester | ... |
Young Sean
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Rohan Stace | ... |
Sean
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| Bridget Armstrong | ... |
Typing Teacher
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Bridget Donovan | ... |
Carlene
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Caroline Lowry | ... |
Trish
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Paula Jones | ... |
Tina
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Rebekah Mercer | ... |
Schoolgirl
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Shannon Grey | ... |
Schoolgirl
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Tina Frantzen | ... |
Matron
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| Vicky Haughton | ... |
Matron
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| Helen Medlyn | ... |
Orphanage Nurse
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| Grant McFarland | ... |
Metalwork Teacher
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Celia Nicholson | ... |
Motel Woman
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Chris Anchinvole | ... |
Gordon
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Peter Bell | ... |
Thief
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Kaash | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Eric Williams | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Directed by
| Garth Maxwell | ||
Written by
| Garth Maxwell | ... | (writer) |
| Rex Pilgrim | ... | (additional writer) |
Produced by
| John Barnett | ... | executive producer |
| Jonathan Dowling | ... | producer |
| Murray Newey | ... | executive producer |
| Kelly Rogers | ... | producer |
| Judith Trye | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Chris Neal | ||
Cinematography by
| Donald Duncan | ||
Editing by
| John Gilbert | ||
Production Design by
| Grant Major | ||
Art Direction by
| Jackie Gilmore | ||
Costume Design by
| Ngila Dickson | ||
Makeup Department
| Debra East | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Chris Fitzpatrick | ... | prosthetics and creature technician |
Production Management
| Andrew Adeane | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Danny Riem | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Dara Dodson | ... | assistant director |
| Robin Murphey | ... | assistant director |
| Martin Walsh | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Russell Munro | ... | carpenter |
| Annette Patrick | ... | scenic artist |
| Brett Schwieters | ... | scenic artist |
| Harry Wong | ... | scenic artist |
Sound Department
| Gethin Creagh | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dick Reade | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Kevin Chisnall | ... | special effects |
| Steve Ingram | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Peter Bell | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Mark Harris | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mark Olsen | ... | camera operator |
| Pierre Vinet | ... | still photographer |
Additional Crew
| Therese Curran | ... | production coordinator |
| Brian Mahony | ... | insurance broker |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Rialto Distribution (1993) (New Zealand) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1993) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Metro Tartan Distribution Ltd. (1994) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Tartan Video (1994) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1994) (Canada) (VHS)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1994) (Canada) (VHS)
- Cinevista (1994) (United States) (theatrical)
- Triboro Entertainment Group (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Alphaview Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Altered Innocence (2021) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- American Home Entertainment (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
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Jack and Dora, abandoned by their parents as babies, are desperate to find each other after years of adoption. Jack's young life has been spent with a sadistic family. Dora, whose life has been somewhat better, has developed extra-sensory powers which tell her that Jack's in danger and drives her to search for him. Written by Anonymous |
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Box Office
| Budget | $750,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Feature directorial debut for Garth Maxwell. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill (1995). See more » |