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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.
Kipling wrote this poem in 1916, after his son Jack was killed in action in France in 1915. It expresses his grief, pride and hope for his son, who did not shame his kind.
Synopsis. The year is 1913. War with Germany is imminent. Rudyard Kipling (David Haig), the British Empire's greatest apologist, is at the peak of his literary fame. This movie explores the nature of a man who loses his balance when devotion to family and country clash.
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.
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
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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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.
