Jack's Back
"One hundred years ago, in the City of London, in the East-End slum of Whitechapel, a man shocked the world by murdering, raping and mutilating five women. He was never caught."
Originally released in 1988. Jack's Back is a horror/thriller film. directed by Rowdy Herrington.
Starring James Spader, Cynthia Gibb, and Jim Haynie
Synopsis
A young doctor is suspected when a series of Jack the Ripper copycat killings is committed. However, when the doctor himself is murdered, his identical twin brother claims to have seen visions of the true killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 6, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (85 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Spader
as John Allen Wesford / Richard Wesford
Cynthia Gibb
as Christina "Chris" Moscari
Jim Haynie
as Sgt. Gabriel
Robert Picardo
as Dr. Carlos Battera
Rod Loomis
as Dr. Sidney Tannerson
Rex Ryon
as Jack Pendler
Chris Mulkey
as Scott Morofsky
John Wesley
as Sam Hillard
Bobby Hosea
as Tom Dellerton
Danitza Kingsley
as Denise Johnson
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinema Group
- Palisades Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jack's Back about?
A young doctor is suspected when a series of Jack the Ripper copycat killings is committed. However, when the doctor himself is murdered, his identical twin brother claims to have seen visions of t...
Who directed Jack's Back?
Jack's Back was directed by Rowdy Herrington.
How long is Jack's Back?
Jack's Back has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Jack's Back released?
Jack's Back was released on May 6, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jack's Back?
The main cast of Jack's Back includes James Spader, Cynthia Gibb, Jim Haynie, Robert Picardo, Rod Loomis.