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Black Jack

1979-09-09 · 105 min · ★ 7.0

Adventure · History

When honest young Tolly is forced on the run with ‘Black Jack’, a villainous ruffian, adventure and mishap are never far away. As the two enter a world of body-snatchers, private lunatic asylums, and travelling fairs, they find friendship in the most unlikely places.

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Directors
Ken Loach
Production companies
Kestrel Films
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jean FranvalJean FranvalBlack Jack
Stephen HirstStephen HirstBartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering
Louise CooperLouise CooperBelle Carter
Pat WallisPat WallisMrs Gorgandy
John YoungJohn YoungDr Hunter
William MooreWilliam MooreMr Carter
Doreen MantleDoreen MantleMrs Carter
Russell WatersRussell WatersDr Jones
David RappaportDavid RappaportTom Thumb's Army
Mike EdmondsMike EdmondsTom Thumb's Army
Malcolm DixonMalcolm DixonTom Thumb's Army
Phil AskhamHangman
Brian HawksleyParson Hall
Dave DanielsFootman
Michael HinchcliffeFootman
Packie ByrneDr Carmody
Joyce SmithMrs Carmody
Andrew BennettHatch
Tiny RossTiny RossTom Thumb's Army
Arthur DaviesMr Hannah

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