Jack Irish is a man getting his life back together again. A former criminal lawyer whose world imploded, he now spends his days as a part-time investigator, debt collector, apprentice cabinet maker, punter and sometime lover - the complete man really. Jack is an expert in finding those who don't want to be found - dead or alive. He helps out his mates while avoiding the past. That is until the past finds him.
10-14-2012
1h 30m
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Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
Director:
Jeffrey Walker
Writer:
Andrew Knight
Production:
Film Victoria, ZDF Enterprises, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Screen Australia, Essential Media and Entertainment
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