Jack the Bear(1993)
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Jack the Bear Synopsis
Story of the relationships between two sons and their father, who moves the family to California and becomes a tv horror show host after the death of his wife.
Jack the Bear (1993) is a drama and comedy film directed by Marshall Herskovitz, released on April 2, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Reese Witherspoon. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 66 ratings.
- Director:
- Marshall Herskovitz
- Writers:
- Steven Zaillian, Dan McCall
- Producers:
- Bruce Gilbert
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Murphy
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- Lucky Dog Productions, American Filmworks, 20th Century Fox
- Revenue:
- $5,145,823
- Status:
- Released
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Jack the Bear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Danny DeVito
as John Leary
Gary Sinise
as Norman Strick
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Peggy Etinger
Reese Witherspoon
as Karen Morris
Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.
as Jack Leary
Miko Hughes
as Dylan Leary
Art LaFleur
as Mr. Festinger
Stefan Gierasch
as Father-in-Law
Erica Yohn
as Mother-in-Law
Andrea Marcovicci
as Elizabeth Leary
Bert Remsen
as Mitchell
Carl Gabriel Yorke
as Gordon Layton
Key crew
Directed by Marshall Herskovitz, written by Steven Zaillian and Dan McCall, produced by Bruce Gilbert.
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Jack the Bear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 66 ratings.
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Jack the Bear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jack the Bear online?
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Who stars in Jack the Bear?
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The main cast of Jack the Bear (1993) includes Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Reese Witherspoon and Robert J. Steinmiller Jr.. The film was directed by Marshall Herskovitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jack the Bear released?
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Jack the Bear was released on April 2, 1993 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Jack the Bear worth watching?
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Jack the Bear (1993) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 66 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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