Jack to a King: The Swansea Story (2014)

From rock bottom to top flight

Jack to a King: The Swansea Story (2014) poster

Jack to a King is a passionate portrait of the rise of Swansea City Football Club from near oblivion to the world stage of the Premier League. It is the story of a city and the people who made the club what it is today. An independent feature from film makers, Mal Pope and Edward Thomas, YJB Films’, Jack to a King is about more than just a football club, it is about a city that survives against all odds – through the Blitz, industrial decline and recession. It tells a universal story of how football plays into the lives of ordinary people. It touches on the Welsh attitude to defeat and victory and the relationship between sport and money. The story is told through the characters involved, capturing the rhythm of their lives and presenting a portrait of where they live. Through it all, there is one dream, one ambition which unites everyone – The Premier League.

Director: Marc Evans
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mal Pope
Cinematography: Catherine Derry
Editing: John Richards
Production: Sapex Scripts, YJB Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

football (soccer)

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack to a King: The Swansea Story about?
Jack to a King is a passionate portrait of the rise of Swansea City Football Club from near oblivion to the world stage of the Premier League. It is the story of a city and the people who made the club what it is today. An independent feature from film makers, Mal Pope and Edward Thomas, YJB Films’, Jack to a King is about more than just a football club, it is about a city that survives against all odds – through the Blitz, industrial decline and recession. It tells a universal story of how football plays into the lives of ordinary people. It touches on the Welsh attitude to defeat and victory and the relationship between sport and money. The story is told through the characters involved, capturing the rhythm of their lives and presenting a portrait of where they live. Through it all, there is one dream, one ambition which unites everyone – The Premier League.
Who directed Jack to a King: The Swansea Story?
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story was directed by Marc Evans.
Who stars in Jack to a King: The Swansea Story?
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story stars Huw Jenkins, John van Zweden, Suzan Eames, Alan Curtis, Roberto Martinez, James Thomas.
How long is Jack to a King: The Swansea Story?
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Jack to a King: The Swansea Story?
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story is a Documentary film.
Where was Jack to a King: The Swansea Story produced?
Jack to a King: The Swansea Story was produced in United Kingdom.