Jackdaw

Jackdaw Movie Details:

Jackdaw Movie Cast & Characters:

• Oliver Jackson-Cohen as Jack
• Jenna Coleman as Bo
• Thomas Turgoose as Craig
• Rory McCann as Armstrong
• Allan Mustafa
• Vivienne Acheampong
• Joe Blakemore as Silas
• Leon Harrop as Simon
• Austin Haynes

Storyline:

Set in Hartlepool in the North-East of England, throughout a single night. The film follows a former motocross champion and army veteran who has fallen on hard times (Jackson-Cohen). He accepts a job to collect a package in the North Sea but this decision could have big ramifications for his family.

About Jackdaw Movie:

Jackdaw is a British action thriller film starring Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jenna Coleman, Thomas Turgoose, and Rory McCann. It was written and directed by Jamie Childs, in his feature film debut.

The film was produced by Anton’s CEO Sebastien Raybaud alongside Callum Grant, Kate Glover and writer-director Jamie Childs. William Baldy is the cinematographer.

Principal photography took place on location in Hartlepool in February 2023. Director Jamie Childs grew up in County Durham and has discussed his desire to showcase the northeast area in his filmmaking. Filming locations also include Tees Valley, around Seal Sands, Nunthorpe, Redcar, and the North Sea.

The film premiered at Fantastic Fest on 22 September 2023 and was released in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2024.