Editing Jack (1996 film)

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'''''Jack''''' is a 1996 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film co-produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The film stars Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Kerwin, Fran Drescher, and Bill Cosby. Williams plays the role of Jack Powell, a boy who ages four times faster than normal as a result of a unique medical condition.

''Jack'' was released in the United States on August 9, 1996. The film received negative reviews from critics and grossed $78 million against its $45 million budget.

== Plot ==
During a costume party, guest Karen Powell goes into labor and is rushed to the hospital by her husband Brian and their friends. The baby boy, named Jack, inexplicably looks full-term and healthy despite having been born in the 10th week of gestation. Medical exams reveal that Jack suffers from a unique condition that results in him growing four times faster than normal.

== Cast ==

* Robin Williams as Jack Powell
* Diane Lane as Karen Powell, Jack's mother
* Jennifer Lopez as Miss Marquez
* Brian Kerwin as Brian Powell, Jack's father
* Fran Drescher as Dolores Durante
* Bill Cosby as Lawrence Woodruff
* Michael McKean as Paulie
* Don Novello as Bartender
* Allan Rich as Dr. Benfante
* Adam Zolotin as Louis Durante, Dolores's son and Jack's best friend
** Michael Madland as Louis (age 18)
* Todd Bosley as Eddie, Jack's best friend
** Matt Kroot as Eddie (aged 18)
* Seth Smith as John-John, Jack's best friend
** Tyler Smith as John-John (aged 18)
* Mario Yedidia as George, Jack's best friend
** Ryan Kennedy as George (aged 18)
* Jeremy Lelliott as Johnny Duffer
** Jesse James Chisholm as Johnny (aged 18)
* Rickey D'Shon Collins as Eric
** Jonathan A. Turner as Eric (aged 18)
* Hugo Hernandez as Victor
* Jurnee Smollett as Phoebe
** Kamela Peart as Phoebe (aged 16)
* Dani Faith as Jane
** Jennifer Hagan as Jane (aged 16)
* Keone Young as Dr. Lin
* Al Nalbandian as Principal McGee
* Allison Whitbeck as Lucy
* Dwight Hicks as High School Principal
* Mark Coppola as Radio Personality (voice)
* DJ Shadow as Gordon
* Jerry Duplessis as Tomandre Pacheco
* Ben Jones as Mechanic (part cut from film)