IMDb >
"Jackson's Wharf" (1999)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditsepisode listepisodes castepisode ratings... by rating... by votestv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsrecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips"Jackson's Wharf" (1999) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1999-2000
Overview
User Rating:
Plot Keywords:
moreUser Comments:
True to life kiwi drama moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 2 of 31) | Nicole Whippy | ... | Larissa Enari (46 episodes, 1999-2000) |
| Brett Coutts | ... | Calvin Jackson (44 episodes, 1999-2000) |
Additional Details
Country:
New ZealandLanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorFilming Locations:
New ZealandFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Jackson's Wharf" (1999)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| East of Eden | Little Athens | The World's Fastest Indian | Starlight Hotel | Mesmerized |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Episode guide | Full cast and crew | Company credits |
| IMDb TV section | IMDb Drama section | IMDb New Zealand section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button
Completely unglamorous drama, that epitomises New Zealand, with, of course, the added drama. Unlike Shortland Street, which shares the same pool of actors, Jackson's takes on the one hour a week format which allows it to have more believable drama. But Jackson's goes further that Shortland Street which tends to glaze a veil of city shine over itself, Jackson's doesn't pretend to be set anywhere else than a small rural town. And to it's credit, it stays amazingly true to itself. What I love about Jackson's Wharf is the interiors, the scenery, the life depicts any rural town in New Zealand. Somehow it manages to combine reality and drama, and in some episodes even draws you in so far, you could be sitting at a nearby table at the hotel bar. The houses are real, the superette/dairy is real, the characters may lead more dramatic lives than your next door neighbour, but you could still be fooled into thinking, that indeed they were your next door neighbour. This is true late 90s NZ drama at its best.
I won't try and pretend it's some glorious show, that if put out on the international stage would rival the most renown. I praise it because it doesn't try to.
I'm not ashamed to say this is one show I'd buy if it came on DVD, unfortunately due to this being New Zealand, I don't hold my breath. So you have to catch it on TV. Currently repeating on Thursdays tv2, 1pm. Set your VCRs.