Jack Nicholsonscreen performanceJack Nicholson plays Jack Torrance in The Shining.
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FILM POSTER · The ShiningThe Shining (1980)
Jack Torrance
Film guide, starting point, and performer.
Jack Torrance appears in The Shining (1980), portrayed by Jack Nicholson. This page focuses on that specific screen performance and the movie around it.
Film guide · 1 film · 1980 · 1 performerTHE MOVIE
Jack Torrance on screen
One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.
Film guide · 1 film · 1980Main sequence runtime: 2h 24m
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THE PERFORMANCE
Who plays Jack Torrance?
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Jack Nicholsonscreen performanceWHY THE CHARACTER WORKS
What defines Jack Torrance
Jack Nicholson’s performance in The Shining is the center of this character page. With only one film in the current screen path, the useful comparison is between the character, the performer and the role that film asks them to play—not an invented larger timeline.
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Jack Torrance and Hallorann both appear in The Shining.
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