Jack to a King: The Swansea Story is a 2014 British documentary film (directed by Marc Evans[2]) about the Swansea City Football Club's history from July 2001 to May 2011. It focuses on the club's rise from almost going out of business at the bottom of the Football League to the glamour of the Premier League.[3] The documentary was released on 12 September 2014.[4][5]
| Jack to a King | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Marc Evans |
| Written by | Mal Pope |
| Produced by | Gwenllian Hughes James Marsh (associate producer) Mal Pope (executive producer) Edward Thomas (associate producer) David Canelo |
| Cinematography | Catherine Derry |
| Edited by | John Richards |
| Music by | Mal Pope |
Production companies | YJB Films Sapex Scripts |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $114,061[1] |
Production
editDirector Marc Evans stated that
"Jack to a King is essentially a cinematic celebration of a story that a lot of us are familiar with but don't know the detail of."[3]
Executive producer Mal Pope added that
"This is a truly remarkable story of how a rag tag band of builders, housewives, teachers and travel agents came together to save their football club and ended up turning their city into a worldwide brand. A story of how sometimes even the wildest dreams can come true!"[6]
Associate producer James Marsh agreed
"The rebirth of a neglected, provincial football club into genuine Premier League contenders is both a romantic modern day fairytale and a gripping thriller of a story. It's a remarkable and surprising tale which will make for an irresistible, highly emotional film that will appeal to anyone who's ever rooted for the underdog."[7]
Photographs, video clips and footage taken by fans during matches participated by the football club are included into this documentary.[8][9]
Release
editOn 15 August 2014, the first teaser trailer was released on YouTube by the film's official site.[10][11] On 22 August, a full-length trailer was released by YJB Films.[12]
At the time of the film's release, Swansea were in joint top position of the Premier League.
The film was broadcast in two parts on the American television network (and broadcast home of the Premier League in the United States) NBC and NBCSN on 15 and 22 August 2015.
Box Office
editJack to a King made $114,061 in the United Kingdom.[1]
Home media
editJack to a King was released on DVD on 26 December 2014.[13]
References
edit- ^ a b "Jack to a King: The Swansea Story". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ "Works begins on documentary charting Swansea City's rise to the Premier League". Wales Online. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Swansea City's rise to Premier League to be made into film". BBC News. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "'Jack to a King' gets release date". Swansea City AFC. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ "Swansea City 'Jack to a King' movie all set to hit screens". South Wales Evening Post. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
- ^ "Fans give thumbs-up to Swansea City's film plans". South Wales Evening Post. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Swans: The Movie! Can you help bring Swansea City's fairytale to the big screen?". South Wales Evening Post. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Swans fans needed for Jack to a King". Swansea Sound. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Rise of Swansea City gets movie treatment". BBC News. Retrieved 8 August 2014.
- ^ "Jack To A King: Swansea City documentary trailer released online". Wales Online. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ "VIDEO: Jack To a King film teaser trailer takes us from ruin to rejoicing in 45 seconds". South Wales Evening Post. Retrieved 19 August 2014.
- ^ "Jack to a King: Watch the full trailer for the Swansea City rags to riches documentary". Wales Online. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
- ^ "Swansea City fans offered chance to be club director for the day as Jack to a King is released on DVD". Wales Online. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
External links
edit- Official website
- Official website (YJB Films)
- Jack to a King at IMDb