Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack(1989)
Wickety-wak, into my sack!
Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack Synopsis
Adapted from an Appalachian Jack Tale set in the late 1940s, this tale follows a World War II veteran named Jack who, in return for an act of kindness, receives two magical gifts: a sack that can catch anything and a jar that can show whether a sick person will recover or die. Jack becomes a national hero when he rescues the president's daughter from a serious illness by capturing Death in his magic sack. However, after many years without Death in the world, Jack realizes that he has upset the natural order and releases Death to save humankind from perpetual old age and misery.
Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack (1989) is a fantasy film directed by Tom Davenport, released on April 1, 1989 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Floyd King, Michael Heintzman, Mark Jaster and Nancy Robinette. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Tom Davenport
- Writers:
- Dick Cronin
- Producers:
- Tom Davenport, Mimi Davenport
- Cinematographer:
- Arnie Sirlin
- Composer:
- Bill Mansfield
- Production:
- Davenport Films, Folkstreams.
- Status:
- Released
Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Floyd King
Floyd King
as Beggar at Station
- Michael Heintzman
Michael Heintzman
as Jack
- Mark Jaster
Mark Jaster
as Beggar on Hill
Nancy Robinette
as Waitress
Steve Monroe
as Frightened Boy
- Tom Agner
Tom Agner
as Mr. Bliven
- Irwin Ziff
Irwin Ziff
as Angry Doctor
- Gordon Weiss
Gordon Weiss
as Devil
- Mark Jaster
Mark Jaster
as Devil
- Robert Chafitz
Robert Chafitz
as Devil
- Keith Fulwood
Keith Fulwood
as Bliven's Helper
- Michael Levick
Michael Levick
as Bliven's Helper
Key crew
Directed by Tom Davenport, written by Dick Cronin, produced by Tom Davenport and Mimi Davenport.
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Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack online?
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Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack?
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The main cast of Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack (1989) includes Floyd King, Michael Heintzman, Mark Jaster, Nancy Robinette and Steve Monroe. The film was directed by Tom Davenport. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack released?
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Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack was released on April 1, 1989 and runs for 40m.
Is Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack worth watching?
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Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack (1989) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.