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I Don't Know Jack
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I Don't Know Jack

2002-04-05 · 91 min · ★ 7.9

Documentary

The life of actor Jack Nance, whose rise to prominence after starring in David Lynch's 1977 cult classic Eraserhead led to involvement in various further projects with Lynch.

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Directors
Chris Leavens
Production companies
Next Step Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John AchornSelf
Leo BulgariniSelf
Catherine CaseSelf
Billy DaMotaSelf
Donna DuBainSelf
Catherine E. CoulsonCatherine E. CoulsonSelf
Wayne GraceWayne GraceSelf
Bob GrahamSelf
T. Max GrahamSelf
Dennis HopperDennis HopperSelf
Brantley KearnsSelf
David LindemanSelf
Bob LoganSelf
David LynchDavid LynchSelf
Dennis Nance-KivellSelf
Richard NanceSelf
Maggie PrestonSelf
Charlotte StewartCharlotte StewartSelf
Terry ToddTerry ToddSelf
Valerie WilsonSelf

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