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Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)

R  |   |  Comedy, Romance, Thriller  |  10 October 1986 (USA)
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Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day she gets a coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes... See full summary »

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Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day she gets a coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout she remains in contact with this unknown person, who needs Terry to help save his life. Written by Rob Hartill

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A man called jack has got her Jumpin' and the world may never be the same! See more »


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$25,587,804 (USA)
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According to Penny Marshall in her memoir 'My Mother Was Nuts', there were numerous different versions of the script. These include one written by Nancy Meyers & Charles Shyer for when Shelly Long was attached to star, and a version by David Mamet with was filled with profanity. See more »

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When Terry is giving the pregnant woman a hug in the beginning of the movie, there is nothing in the woman's hands. However, when they break the embrace she (the pregnant woman) is holding some fuzzy dice. See more »

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an awesome, funny moview
31 January 2003 | by (missouri/United States) – See all my reviews

If you like Whoopie, you'll love this movie, full of fun and action. The stunts are wonderful and of course, Whoopie is delightfully funny. Recommend highly for a night of fun and laughs. Id give it a 10 star.


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