Jackie's Back!
"A diva’s work is never done, baby."
Originally released in 1999. Jackie's Back! is a comedy/music film. directed by Robert Townsend.
Starring Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, and T.V. Blake
Synopsis
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jenifer Lewis
as Jackie Washington
Tim Curry
as Edward Whatsett St. John
T.V. Blake
as Antandra Washington (Jackie's Daughter)
Tangie Ambrose
as Shaniqua Summers Wells (Jackie's Daughter)
Whoopi Goldberg
as Nurse Ethyl Washington Rue Owens (Jackie's Sister)
Robert Bailey Jr.
as Wilson Wells (Jackie's Grandson)
Tom Arnold
as Marvin Pritz (Jackie's Former Manager)
Loretta Devine
as Snookie Tate (Jackie's Childhood Friend)
Julie Hagerty
as Pammy Dunbar (Infomercial Host)
David Hyde Pierce
as Perry (The Deaf Rehearsal Pianist)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lifetime
- Hearst Entertainment Productions
- Krost/Chapin Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackie's Back! about?
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.
Who directed Jackie's Back!?
Jackie's Back! was directed by Robert Townsend.
How long is Jackie's Back!?
Jackie's Back! has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Jackie's Back! released?
Jackie's Back! was released on June 14, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jackie's Back!?
The main cast of Jackie's Back! includes Jenifer Lewis, Tim Curry, T.V. Blake, Tangie Ambrose, Whoopi Goldberg.