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My Boy Jack is based on the 1997 play by English actor David Haig. It tells the story of Rudyard Kipling and his grief for his son, John, who died in the First World War. The title comes from Kipling's poem of the same name. The theatre piece played at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, in 2004.
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.
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- 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,
My Boy Jack (poem) " My Boy Jack " is a 1916 poem by Rudyard Kipling. [1] Kipling wrote it for Jack Cornwell, the 16-year-old youngest recipient of the Victoria Cross, who stayed by his post on board the light cruiser HMS Chester at the Battle of Jutland until he died.
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.
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- David Haig
- Brian Kirk
- Ecosse Films
Currently you are able to watch "My Boy Jack" streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Synopsis Author Rudyard Kipling and his wife search for their 17-year-old son after he goes missing during WWI.
- 93 min
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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.
