Jackie's Back!(1999)
A diva’s work is never done, baby.
Jackie's Back! Synopsis
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Jackie's Back! (1999) is a comedy, music and tv movie film directed by Robert Townsend, released on June 14, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, T.V. Blake and Tangie Ambrose. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Townsend
- Writers:
- Dee LaDuke, Mark Alton Brown
- Producers:
- Gideon Amir
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Mills
- Composer:
- Marc Shaiman
- Production:
- Lifetime, Hearst Entertainment Productions, Krost/Chapin Productions
- Status:
- Released
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Jackie's Back - Trailer
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On Location Jackie's Back Tim Curry, Jenifer Lewis Child Star scenes
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On Location 'Jackie's Back' Isabelle Sanford, Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry Kinloch, Missouri
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'On Location' Jackie's Back! David Hyde Pierce, Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry Wilshire Ebell Theatre
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On Location 'Jackie's Back' Coco vs Dolemite scene Ambassador Hotel
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On Location-Jackie's Back Milkman scene-Robert Townsend, Jennifer Lewis, Tim Curry, Darin Knight
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On Location 'Jackie's Back' 1999 Tim Curry Intro 720p
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'On Location' Jackie's Back! set Tom Arnold, Robert Townsend prison scene 1999
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Jackie's Back! Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jenifer Lewis
as Jackie Washington
Tim Curry
as Edward Whatsett St. John
T.V. Blake
as Antandra Washington (Jackie's Daughter)
Tangie Ambrose
as Shaniqua Summers Wells (Jackie's Daughter)
Whoopi Goldberg
as Nurse Ethyl Washington Rue Owens (Jackie's Sister)
Robert Bailey Jr.
as Wilson Wells (Jackie's Grandson)
Tom Arnold
as Marvin Pritz (Jackie's Former Manager)
Loretta Devine
as Snookie Tate (Jackie's Childhood Friend)
Julie Hagerty
as Pammy Dunbar (Infomercial Host)
David Hyde Pierce
as Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)
Kathy Najimy
as Lola Molina (Jackie's Stalker)
Isabel Sanford
as Miss Krumes (Jackie's Play Mama)
Key crew
Directed by Robert Townsend, written by Dee LaDuke and Mark Alton Brown, produced by Gideon Amir.
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Jackie's Back! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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Jackie's Back! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jackie's Back! online?
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Who stars in Jackie's Back!?
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The main cast of Jackie's Back! (1999) includes Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, T.V. Blake, Tangie Ambrose and Whoopi Goldberg. The film was directed by Robert Townsend. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jackie's Back! released?
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Jackie's Back! was released on June 14, 1999 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Jackie's Back! worth watching?
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Jackie's Back! (1999) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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