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Jack Brown: Genius (1996)

Movie ★ 6.2 85 min

Comedy Fantasy Romance

A thousand years ago, in England, the crazy monk Elmer wears a pair of wings and tries to fly from a high tower. He dies, and his soul is doomed to the eternity in hell for committing suicide. In the present days, in New Zeland, Elmer has the last chance to prove that men can fly and save his soul: his spirit enters in the brain of a very intelligent inventor, Jack Brown, and forces him to try to fly. Jack uses his last creation, an amplifier in a tape record, to succeed in the journey, but his invention is strongly desired by his former boss and his lover, who want to sell it to a Chinese investor. Jack's girlfriend helps him to accomplish his intent.

Peter Jackson Writer Tony Hiles Director Fran Walsh Writer Tony Hiles Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 11, 1996
Runtime
85 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt0138529
Language

Cast

Timothy Balme Timothy Balme Jack Brown Nicola Murphy Eileen Marton Csokas Marton Csokas Dennis Stuart Devenie Stuart Devenie Elmer Eddie Campbell Boss (as Edward Campbell) Lisa Chappell Lisa Chappell Sylvia Ralph Johnson Ralph Johnson Psychiatric patient

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Frequently asked questions

What is Jack Brown: Genius about?
A thousand years ago, in England, the crazy monk Elmer wears a pair of wings and tries to fly from a high tower. He dies, and his soul is doomed to the eternity in hell for committing suicide. In the present days, in New Zeland, Elmer has the last chance to prove that men can fly and save his soul: his spirit enters in the brain of a very intelligent inventor, Jack Brown, and forces him to try to fly. Jack uses his last creation, an amplifier in a tape record, to succeed in the journey, but his invention is strongly desired by his former boss and his lover, who want to sell it to a Chinese investor. Jack's girlfriend helps him to accomplish his intent.
Who directed Jack Brown: Genius?
Jack Brown: Genius was directed by Tony Hiles.
Who stars in Jack Brown: Genius?
Jack Brown: Genius stars Timothy Balme, Nicola Murphy, Marton Csokas, Stuart Devenie.
When was Jack Brown: Genius released?
Jack Brown: Genius is a 1996 comedy, fantasy, romance film.
Where can I watch Jack Brown: Genius?
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