The Jacket

Mar 4, 2005

1h 43m

★ 6.9

Terror has a new name.

Overview

A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.

Genres

Drama

Mystery

Science Fiction

Thriller

Fantasy

Production Companies

Section Eight

Mandalay Pictures

VIP Medienfonds 3

2929 Productions

Rising Star Productions

VIP Medienfonds 2

MP Pictures

Warner Independent Pictures

2929 Entertainment

Summit Entertainment

The Jacket Trailers

Cast

Jack Starks

Adrien Brody

Jackie Price

Keira Knightley

Dr. Thomas Becker

Kris Kristofferson

Dr. Beth Lorenson

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jean Price

Kelly Lynch

The Stranger

Brad Renfro

Rudy Mackenzie

Daniel Craig

Intern #2

Angel Coulby

Dr. Hopkins

Steven Mackintosh

Damon

Brendan Coyle

Nurse Harding

Mackenzie Phillips

Young Jackie

Laura Marano

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5.4

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8.2

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