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Feature film — 1979

Black Jack (1979)

7.01h 45mAdventure — 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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A high-signal pick with 22 votes.

Kestrel Films

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Director: Ken Loach

On screen

Cast & crew

Jean Franval as Black Jack

Jean Franval

Black Jack

Stephen Hirst as Bartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering

Stephen Hirst

Bartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering

Louise Cooper as Belle Carter

Louise Cooper

Belle Carter

Pat Wallis as Mrs Gorgandy

Pat Wallis

Mrs Gorgandy

John Young as Dr Hunter

John Young

Dr Hunter

William Moore as Mr Carter

William Moore

Mr Carter

Doreen Mantle as Mrs Carter

Doreen Mantle

Mrs Carter

Russell Waters as Dr Jones

Russell Waters

Dr Jones

David Rappaport as Tom Thumb's Army

David Rappaport

Tom Thumb's Army

Mike Edmonds as Tom Thumb's Army

Mike Edmonds

Tom Thumb's Army

Malcolm Dixon as Tom Thumb's Army

Malcolm Dixon

Tom Thumb's Army

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