Jane Jenkins
Also Known As: J.J. Chaback, JJ Chaback
Biography: Jane Jenkins (born June 5, 1943) is an American casting director best known for her feature film work on Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, The Princess Bride, Ghost, and Home Alone. She has cast more than 190 film and television projects, primarily with her longtime casting partner, Janet Hirshenson.
Department: Production
Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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Birthday: June 05, 1943
Age: 81 years old
Gender: Female
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Outbreak
Overview: A deadly airborne virus finds its way into the USA and starts killing off people at an epidemic rate. Col. Sam Daniels' job is to stop the virus spreading from a small town, which must be quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White House.
Genres: Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-10
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Frances
Overview: The true story of Frances Farmer's meteoric rise to fame in Hollywood and the tragic turn her life took when she was blacklisted.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-12-03
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Behind the Couch: Casting in Hollywood
Overview: A movie wannabe from Singapore and some of Hollywood's elite contribute to Storyville's illuminating view of the world of casting.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-08-23
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Welcome to Hollywood
Overview: A film director decides to chart the course of a young actor as he tries to make it in Hollywood...
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-10-01
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Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Overview: Clue (1985) has become a cult classic film and is loved by multiple generations. Yet there has never been a documentary created to tell the behind the scenes stories...until now.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-03
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A Beautiful Mind
Overview: From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash Jr. experiences it all. As a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician, he made a groundbreaking discovery early in his career and stands on the brink of international acclaim. But as the handsome and arrogant Nash accepts secret work in cryptography, he becomes entangled in a mysterious conspiracy. His life takes a nightmarish turn and he soon finds himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-12-14
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Live! From Death Row
Overview: Convicted killer Laurence Dvorak grants an exclusive last interview to TV newswoman Alana Powers shortly before his scheduled execution. Urbane and unrepentant, he seems almost mild at first. But Dvorak's real intention is revealed when he takes Powers, her crew and two guards hostage, and demands that the television network broadcast an execution - live.
Genres: Thriller TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-03
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Apollo 13
Overview: The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-06-30
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Blume in Love
Overview: Lawyer Stephen Blume, who specializes in divorces, lives a paradoxical situation when, having his own marriage break up, is still in love with his ex-wife.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-06-17
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Pink Elephants
Overview: The dynamics of a cult? Fragile actors are deconstructed by their mentor. Forbidden from discussing it with the outside, instructed to rid their lives of anyone who questions the method.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2018-11-15
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Backdraft
Overview: Firemen brothers Brian and Stephen McCaffrey battle each other over past slights while trying to stop an arsonist with a diabolical agenda from torching Chicago.
Genres: Drama Thriller Action Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-24
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Casting The Sure Thing
Overview: Allows casting directors Jane Jenkins and Janet Hirshenson to describe the casting process and how each role was filled in the film The Sure Thing.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-05
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The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune
Overview: A brand new feature-length documentary by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures exploring the making of the film, featuring dozens of new and archive interviews with cast and crew.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-10-14
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