David Haig
Rudyard Kipling
Search results
My Boy Jack is a 2007 British biographical television film based on David Haig's 1997 play of the same name for ITV. It was filmed in August 2007, with Haig as Rudyard Kipling and Daniel Radcliffe as John Kipling. The American television premiere was on 20 April 2008 on PBS, with primetime rebroadcast on 27 March 2011.
My Boy Jack is the name of a 1997 play written by English actor David Haig. It examines how grief affected Rudyard Kipling and his family following the death of his son, John (known as Jack [citation needed]; although see the main Wikipedia entry on Rudyard Kipling), at the Battle of Loos in 1915. It includes a recitation of the poem, My Boy Jack.
Apr 20, 2008 · A biographical drama based on the true story of Rudyard Kipling's search for his missing son Jack, who enlisted in the Irish Guards during World War I. The movie stars David Haig, Daniel Radcliffe, Kim Cattrall and Carey Mulligan, and won a BAFTA Award.
- (5.7K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- Brian Kirk
- 2008-04-20
My Boy Jack. 1914-18. "Have you news of my boy Jack? Not this tide. "When d'you think that he'll come back?" Not with this wind blowing, and this tide. "Has any one else had word of him?" Not this tide. For what is sunk will hardly swim,
A film adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's short story about a father's search for his son in World War I. Daniel Radcliffe, Kim Cattrall and Carey Mulligan star in this drama directed by David Haig.
- (14)
- David Haig
- Brian Kirk
- Ecosse Films
People also ask
Is My Boy Jack based on a true story?
Where was my Boy Jack filmed?
Who wrote my Boy Jack?
When did 'My Boy Jack' come out?
Learn about the historical and literary context, plot summary, themes, characters, and symbols of My Boy Jack, a play by David Haig based on the life of Rudyard Kipling and his son, Jack. Find out how the play explores the uncertainty, idealism, and tragedy of World War I.
