Divorcing Jack (1998)

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Written by Colin Bateman

Directed by David Caffrey

Running Time: 105 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1998

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

This black comedy thriller is set in Northern Ireland.

The story follows the antics of Dan Starkey (David Thewlis) who is a highly cynical Belfast based newspaper columnist.

He and his wife, Patricia (Laine Megaw) share a great passion for drink and dance, but when he meets up with a young women, called Margaret (Laura Fraser), whilst covering the country's first election, his life changes forever.

Margaret is a beautiful and fresh young student and things soon start to flourish between them. However when Dan finds her murdered he finds himself on the run from unidentified gunmen, and is forced to seek sanctuary with a nurse who also performs 'nun-o-grams'.

As he tries to find out why he is being targeted and the truth behind the whole affair, the trail leads to an electoral candidate for the new Northern Ireland Assembly

Cast

David ThewlisDan Starkey
Image for Rachel GriffithsRachel GriffithsLee Cooper
Image for Jason IsaacsJason IsaacsCow Pat Keegan
Laura FraserMargaret
Richard GantCharles Parker
Laine MegawPatricia
Bronagh GallagherTaxi Driver
Kitty AldridgeAgnes Brinn
Robert LindsayMichael Brinn
Adam BlackYoung Starkey
Simon MagillStarkey's Brother
George ShaneWoods
Alan McKeeMouse
Brian DevlinDans' work mate
Sean CaffreyJoe
Birdy SweeneyLift Attendant
Katie TumeltyReporter
Ian McElhinneyAlfie Stewart
B.J. HoggBilly McCoubrey
Gerard JordanPizza Shop Boy
Gerard QuinnPizza Shop Boy
Dale KirkpatrickRobert Brinn
Jonathan CollierVoice of Robert Brinn
Philip YoungFTP Skinhead
Thomas HouricanSod
Danny KellySpace Hopper Man
Frank MannionFinbar Kelly
Colin MurphyGiblet O'Gibber
John LinehanAnnouncer
Barbara AdairOld Woman
Paddy RocksMad Dog
Derek HalliganFrankie
Patrick DuncanWaiter
Dick HollandCrony
James DuranHood
Norman HaganBalaclava
John KeeganFather Flynn
Brendan McNallyPostal
Robert CooperCivil Servant

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