Thank You Jack (film)

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Thank You Jack is a 1987 Australian television film directed by Rolf de Heer. The film was made for very little money, with none of the cast and crew takinga wage. It screened on the ABC in 1987. [1]

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Premise

Karl is a 8-year-old who is terminally ill with a rare neuromuscular disease being raised by single mother Judy. Karl befriends an elderly man called Jack.

Cast

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References

  1. Hooks, Barbara (17 November 1987). "Telescope". The Age. p. 14.