Jack Brown: Genius
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A thousand years ago, in England, the crazy monk Elmer wears a pair of wings and tries to fly from a high tower. He dies, and his soul is doomed to the eternity in hell for committing suicide. In the present days, in New Zeland, Elmer has the last chance to prove that men can fly and save his soul: his spirit enters in the brain of a very intelligent inventor, Jack Brown, and forces him to try to fly. Jack uses his last creation, an amplifier in a tape record, to succeed in the journey, but his invention is strongly desired by his former boss and his lover, who want to sell it to a Chinese investor. Jack's girlfriend helps him to accomplish his intent.
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Timothy Balme
Jack Brown
Known for
Braindead
The Tattooist
Nicola Murphy
Eileen
Also in
The Hole
Magik & Rose
Marton Csokas
Dennis
Known for
The Equalizer
xXx
Stuart Devenie
Elmer
Known for
Braindead
Meet the Feebles
Eddie Campbell
Boss (as Edward Campbell)
Known for
Top of the Lake
Slow West
Lisa Chappell
Sylvia
Known for
Spartacus: House of Ashur
Roman Empire
Ralph Johnson
Psychiatric patient
Also in
Legend of the Seeker
Wellington Paranormal
Jeffrey Thomas
Dr. Aubrey Gillies
Known for
Adrift
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Anne Budd
Therapist
Also in
Undercover Gang
Worzel Gummidge Down Under
Lewis Martin
Abbot
Also in
The Frighteners
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Katie Wolfe
Bookstore Woman
Also in
The Irrefutable Truth About Demons
Vegas
Ronny Tan
Mr. Chan
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Tony Hiles Director · Peter Jackson Writer Fran Walsh Writer
United States release November 11, 1996 · Produced in Germany, New Zealand · Production Senator Film, New Zealand Film Commission
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WingNut Films
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Senator Film
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New Zealand Film Commission
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Germany · New Zealand
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Original language
English
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English
Release dates
United States · November 11, 1996
Theatrical
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