Jackdaw (film)
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| Directed by | Jamie Childs |
| Screenplay by | Jamie Childs |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Will Baldy |
| Edited by | David Fisher |
| Music by | Damon Baxter Si Begg |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Jackdaw is a 2023 British film produced by Anton and starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Jenna Coleman. It is written and directed Jamie Childs, in his feature length debut.
Synopsis
Set in Hartlepool in the North-East of England, over the course of a single night. The film follows a former motocross champion and army veteran who has fallen on hard times (Jackson-Cohen). He accepts a job to collect a package in the North Sea but this decision could have big ramifications for his family.[2]
Cast
- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Jack
- Jenna Coleman as Bo
- Thomas Turgoose as Craig
- Allan Mustafa
- Rory McCann as Armstrong
- Vivienne Acheampong
- Joe Blakemore as Silas
- Leon Harrop as Simon
Production
The film is produced by Anton CEO Sebastien Raybaud alongside Callum Grant, Kate Glover and writer-director Jamie Childs. William Baldy is cinematographer.[3][4]
Principal photography took place on location in Hartlepool in February 2023.[5]
Release
The film’s world premiere took place at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas in September 2023.[6]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Jackdaw holds an approval rating of 100% based on 5 reviews.[7]
References
- ^ "Jackdaw". Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (February 2, 2023). "Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman star in Anton's UK-set action thriller 'Jackdaw'". Screen Daily. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Lewis, George (September 26, 2023). "First trailer for Jenna Coleman's new movie Jackdaw". Digital Spy. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Whitmore, Parker (September 25, 2023). "JACKDAW". Filmthreat.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Welford, Joanne (February 21, 2023). "Name, stars and more details revealed about action thriller movie shot on location on Teesside". Gazette Live. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Morazzini, Jim (September 22, 2023). "Jackdaw (2023) Review – Fantastic Fest". Voicesfromthebalcony. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jackdaw". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 29, 2023.