Introduction

Jackdaw is a 2023 British action thriller film starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman, Thomas Turgoose, and Rory McCann. It was written and directed by Jamie Childs, in his feature film debut.

Outline

Set in Hartlepool in the North-East of England, over the course of a single night. The film follows a former motocross champion and army veteran who has fallen on hard times (Jackson-Cohen). He accepts a job to collect a package in the North Sea but this decision could have big ramifications for his family.

Cast

• Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Jack
• Jenna Coleman as Bo
• Thomas Turgoose as Craig
• Rory McCann as Armstrong
• Allan Mustafa
• Vivienne Acheampong
• Joe Blakemore as Silas
• Leon Harrop as Simon
• Austin Haynes

Production

The film was produced by Anton’s CEO Sebastien Raybaud alongside Callum Grant, Kate Glover and writer-director Jamie Childs. William Baldy is cinematographer.

Filming

Principal photography took place on location in Hartlepool in February 2023. Director Jamie Childs grew up in County Durham and has discussed his desire to showcase the north-east area in his filmmaking. Filming locations also include Tees Valley, around Seal Sands, Nunthorpe, Redcar and the North Sea.

Release

The world premiere of Jackdaw took place at Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas in September 2023. The film held its UK premiere at Showcase Cinema de Lux in Stockton-on-Tees on 24 January 2024. It was released in cinemas in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024.

Production & Filming Details

• Director(s):
  • Jamie Childs
• Producer(s):
  • Jamie Childs … producer
  • Tara Finegan … executive music producer
  • Bharatha Gangasani … executive producer
  • Kate Glover … producer
  • Callum Grant … producer
  • Tim Leach … line producer
  • Sébastien Raybaud … producer
• Writer(s):
  • Jamie Childs
• Music:
  • Si Begg
  • Deadly Avenger … (as Damon Baxter)
• Cinematography:
  • Will Baldy
• Editor(s):
  • David Fisher
• Production:
  • Anton
  • Never Sleeps Pictures
• Distributor(s):
  • 888 Films International (Philippines, 2023)(theatrical)
  • Exponenta (Russia, 2024)(theatrical)
  • Vertigo Releasing (Ireland, 2024)(theatrical)
  • Vertigo Releasing (United Kingdom, 2024)(theatrical)
  • BGFilm (Turkey, 2023)
  • Splendid Film (Germany, 2024)(Blu-ray)
  • Splendid Film (Germany, 2024)(DVD)
  • Splendid Film (Germany, 2024)(Ultra HD Blu-ray)
• Release Date: 22 September 2023 (Fantastic Feast Festival, US) and 26 January 2024 (UK).
• Running Time: 97 minutes.
• Rating: 15.
• Country: US.
• Language: English.

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