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An ex-football star takes in his young nephew after the child's parents are killed in an accident, and convinces the fragile boy that his parents are convalescing in the hospital. Johnny Dunn (Richard... read more read more... Tyson) is a former gridiron giant who left the game behind to purchase a small desert town. He calls the place Jake's Corner, and despite the barren surroundings, the few people that live their flourish. They're a small, eccentric group, but for what it's worth, they're family. After the accident, Johnny's nephew Spence comes to live in Jake's Corner. Uncertain of how to raise a child, Johnny reveals to his friends that Spence still doesn't know that his parents are dead, and that it's their job to help him maintain the ruse. Their spirits lifted by the presence and energy of the curious young boy, the residents of the secluded town take the opportunity to share their homespun wisdom with Spence, and try to prepare him for the hard truth he's about to face. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Jeff Santo

Release Date: September 5, 2008

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DVD Release Date: March 2, 2010

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  • tcomstock4
    March 11, 2010
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    Richard Tyson (Black Hawk Down, Something About Mary, Kindergarten Cop) as Johnny Dunn gives the performance of his career as an NFL star who owns an isolated town in the high desert of Arizona. Dunn?s life is forever changed when his young nephew comes to live with him. This is... read more a heartrending and finely nuanced film. The cast includes a fantastic Danny Trejo (Heat, Grindhouse) who goes far away from his usual tough guy role and plays a simple and sympathetic man. It?s also a pleasure to see 3-Time Academy Award Nominee Diane Ladd (Alice Doesn?t Live Here Anymore, Wild at Heart) return to the big screen. There are great moments of comedy mainly from David Della Rocco (Boondock Saints) who plays the town grill master. 5-Time Grammy Winner BJ Thomas (Hooked on a Feelin, Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song) is superb as the town doctor and saloon singer. Thomas sings a few new tracks in this film and his voice is as pure as it was when he sang the Academy Award winning song ?Raindrops Keep Fallin on my Head? from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

    This is a film that you should watch with your family. It runs the gamut of emotions. Jake?s Corner is optimistic and implores all of us as humans to ?keep on keeping on?... I recommend people ?keep on seeing? this film.

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Randy Cordova
September 4, 2008
Randy Cordova, Arizona Republic

The big premise in Jake's Corner is a little hard to swallow. Full Review

Chad Greene
September 11, 2008
Chad Greene, Boxoffice Magazine

On a technical level, Jakeā(TM)s Corner looks less like a theatrical release than an extended pilot for a Northern Exposure-style small-town sitcom. Full Review

Jim Lane
September 10, 2008
Jim Lane, Sacramento News & Review

...the leisurely pace gives characters room to breathe and grow on us. Full Review

Phil Villarreal
September 9, 2008
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star

We sure could use you at Arizona Stadium, Johnny Dunn. Full Review

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