Jack Brown Genius

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Jack Brown Genius
DVD cover
Directed by	Tony Hiles
Written by	Tony Hiles Peter Jackson Frances Walsh
Produced by	Peter Jackson Jim Booth
Starring	Timothy Balme Nicola Murphy Marton Csokas Stuart Devenie Edward Campbell Lisa Chappell
Cinematography	Allen Guilford
Edited by	Jamie Selkirk
Music by	Michelle Scullion
Distributed by	Senator Film Lionsgate Home Entertainment
Release date	11 July 1996
Running time	85 minutes
Country	New Zealand
Language	English

Jack Brown Genius is a 1996 New Zealand romantic comedy fantasy film directed by Tony Hiles, produced by Peter Jackson and written by both with Jackson's partner Fran Walsh. Actor Tim Balme, who had earlier starred in Jackson's movie Braindead, plays the title role.

Synopsis[]

The brain of inventor Jack Brown is possessed by the soul of a medieval monk who thinks he knows the secret of how to fly.

Awards[]

The film won three awards at the 1996 New Zealand Film and Television Awards:^[1]

• Best Actor (Tim Balme)
• Best Director (Tony Hiles)
• Best Film Score (Michelle Scullion)

It was also nominated for the best Film award at Fantasporto

References[]

External links[]

• Jack Brown Genius at IMDb
• Jack Brown, Genius, thorough information and trailer on "NZ On Screen, New Zealand's screen culture showcase"

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