Jack to a King: The Swansea Story(2014)
From rock bottom to top flight
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story Synopsis
Jack to a King is a passionate portrait of the rise of Swansea City Football Club from near oblivion to the world stage of the Premier League. It is the story of a city and the people who made the club what it is today. An independent feature from film makers, Mal Pope and Edward Thomas, YJB Films’, Jack to a King is about more than just a football club, it is about a city that survives against all odds – through the Blitz, industrial decline and recession. It tells a universal story of how football plays into the lives of ordinary people. It touches on the Welsh attitude to defeat and victory and the relationship between sport and money. The story is told through the characters involved, capturing the rhythm of their lives and presenting a portrait of where they live. Through it all, there is one dream, one ambition which unites everyone – The Premier League.
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story (2014) is a documentary film directed by Marc Evans, released on September 12, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Huw Jenkins, John van Zweden, Suzan Eames and Alan Curtis. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Marc Evans
- Writers:
- Mal Pope
- Producers:
- Gwenllian Hughes, David Canelo
- Cinematographer:
- Catherine Derry
- Production:
- Sapex Scripts, YJB Films
- Status:
- Released
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story (2014) Trailer
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Jack to a King: The Swansea Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Huw Jenkins
Huw Jenkins
as Himself
- John van Zweden
John van Zweden
as Himself
- Suzan Eames
Suzan Eames
as Herself
- Alan Curtis
Alan Curtis
as Himself
- Roberto Martinez
Roberto Martinez
as Himself
James Thomas
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Marc Evans, written by Mal Pope, produced by Gwenllian Hughes and David Canelo.
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Jack to a King: The Swansea Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Jack to a King: The Swansea Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jack to a King: The Swansea Story online?
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Jack to a King: The Swansea Story (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Jack to a King: The Swansea Story?
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The main cast of Jack to a King: The Swansea Story (2014) includes Huw Jenkins, John van Zweden, Suzan Eames, Alan Curtis and Roberto Martinez. The film was directed by Marc Evans. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jack to a King: The Swansea Story released?
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Jack to a King: The Swansea Story was released on September 12, 2014 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Jack to a King: The Swansea Story worth watching?
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Jack to a King: The Swansea Story (2014) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jack to a King: The Swansea Story?
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