You Don't Know Jack: The Jack Soo Story
Directed by Jeff Adachi
From behind barbed wire to Broadway and Barney Miller... Jack Soo never gave up on his dreams.
The story
The film tells actor Jack Soo's story through a montage of film and television clips, rare footage, interviews with family members, friends, co-workers, and others who knew him best. From his early appearances on programs such as The Jack Benny Show and Valentines' Day, Soo's life is examined both in the historical context of the times, and the grandeur of an earlier Hollywood where stars like Soo succeeded in a multitude of artistic mediums, reminiscent of vaudevillian times. From Soo's early training as an announcer and stand-up comic, to his singing, acting and dancing career on Broadway, culminating with his signature role as Detective Nick Yemana, Soo's unique talent and dedication to his craft are fully explored and captured through a dazzling kaleidoscope of images, music, montages, interviews and stories.
Cast & crew
George TakeiSelf
Nancy KwanSelf
Irene TsuSelf
Alvin IngSelf
Hal KanterSelf
Steve LandesbergSelf
Max GailSelf
Jack SooSelf (archive footage)Explore the crew
- Editor
- Alex Yeung
- Director
- Jeff Adachi
- Producer
- Jeff Adachi
- Director of Photography
- Josiah W. Hooper
- Original Music Composer
- Michael Becker