The read
It runs a compact 40m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Tom DavenportDirector
- Bill MansfieldOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Floyd KingBeggar at Station
- Michael HeintzmanJack
- Mark JasterBeggar on Hill
- Nancy RobinetteWaitress
- Steve MonroeFrightened Boy
- Tom AgnerMr. Bliven
- Irwin ZiffAngry Doctor
- Gordon WeissDevil
- Mark JasterDevil
- Robert ChafitzDevil
- Keith FulwoodBliven's Helper
- Michael LevickBliven's Helper
Themes
brothers grimmappalachian tales