Jack Torrance is the main character and antagonist in Stanley Kubrick's 1980 classic film "The Shining." The film is based on Stephen King's 1977 novel of the same name and stars Jack Nicholson. Nicholson was Kubrick's first choice for the role of Jack Torrance; other actors considered included Robert De Niro (who said the film gave him nightmares for a month), Robin Williams, and Harrison Ford, all of whom met with Stephen King's disapproval. "The Shining" is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror films ever made.
