Jackdaw is a 2023 British action thriller film starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman, Thomas Turgoose, and Rory McCann. It was written and directed by Jamie Childs, in his feature film debut. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on 22 September 2023, and was released in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024.
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| Directed by | Jamie Childs |
| Written by | Jamie Childs |
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| Cinematography | Will Baldy |
| Edited by | David Fisher |
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| Distributed by | Vertigo Releasing |
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Running time | 97 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
editSet in Hartlepool in the North-East of England, over the course of a single night. The film follows a former motocross champion and army veteran who has fallen on hard times (Jackson-Cohen). He accepts a job to collect a package in the North Sea but this decision could have big ramifications for his family.[2]
Cast
edit- Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Jack
- Jenna Coleman as Bo
- Thomas Turgoose as Craig
- Rory McCann as Armstrong
- Allan Mustafa
- Vivienne Acheampong
- Joe Blakemore as Silas
- Leon Harrop as Simon
- Austin Haynes
Production
editThe film was produced by Anton's CEO Sebastien Raybaud alongside Callum Grant, Kate Glover and writer-director Jamie Childs. William Baldy is cinematographer.[3][4]
Filming
editPrincipal photography took place on location in Hartlepool in February 2023.[5] Director Jamie Childs grew up in County Durham and has discussed his desire to showcase the north-east area in his filmmaking. Filming locations also include Tees Valley, around Seal Sands, Nunthorpe, Redcar and the North Sea.[6]
Release
editThe world premiere of Jackdaw took place at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas in September 2023.[7] The film held its UK premiere at Showcase Cinema de Lux in Stockton-on-Tees on 24 January 2024.[8] It was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024.[9]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 69% of 16 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.2/10.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Jackdaw (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Tabbara, Mona (2 February 2023). "Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman star in Anton's UK-set action thriller 'Jackdaw'". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Lewis, George (26 September 2023). "First trailer for Jenna Coleman's new movie Jackdaw". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Whitmore, Parker (25 September 2023). "JACKDAW". Filmthreat.com. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Welford, Joanne (21 February 2023). "Name, stars and more details revealed about action thriller movie shot on location on Teesside". Gazette Live. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Khomami, Nadia (26 January 2024). "'Hollywood edge': Jackdaw director aims to show north-east England in a new light". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ Morazzini, Jim (22 September 2023). "Jackdaw (2023) Review – Fantastic Fest". Voicesfromthebalcony. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ Payne, Mark (24 January 2024). "Jackdaw UK premiere held at Teesside's Showcase Cinema for 'high-octane' thriller filmed in Hartlepool and Tees Valley". Hartlepool Mail. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Warner, Sam (30 November 2023). "Jenna Coleman's new movie Jackdaw confirms UK release date". Digital Spy. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "Jackdaw". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
