Black Jack(1979)
Black Jack Synopsis
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.
Black Jack (1979) is a adventure and history film directed by Ken Loach, released on September 9, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Jean Franval, Stephen Hirst, Louise Cooper and Pat Wallis. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Ken Loach
- Writers:
- Ken Loach, Leon Garfield
- Producers:
- Tony Garnett
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Menges
- Composer:
- Bob Pegg
- Production:
- Kestrel Films
- Status:
- Released
Black Jack (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Black Jack before you stream it.
Black Jack Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jean Franval
as Black Jack
Stephen Hirst
as Bartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering
Louise Cooper
as Belle Carter
Pat Wallis
as Mrs Gorgandy
John Young
as Dr Hunter
William Moore
as Mr Carter
Doreen Mantle
as Mrs Carter
Russell Waters
as Dr Jones
David Rappaport
as Tom Thumb's Army
Mike Edmonds
as Tom Thumb's Army
Malcolm Dixon
as Tom Thumb's Army
- Phil Askham
Phil Askham
as Hangman
Key crew
Directed by Ken Loach, written by Ken Loach and Leon Garfield, produced by Tony Garnett.
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Black Jack Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 22 ratings.
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Black Jack – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Jack online?
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Black Jack (1979) is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Jack?
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The main cast of Black Jack (1979) includes Jean Franval, Stephen Hirst, Louise Cooper, Pat Wallis and John Young. The film was directed by Ken Loach. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Jack released?
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Black Jack was released on September 9, 1979 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Black Jack worth watching?
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Black Jack (1979) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Black Jack?
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Yes. The official Black Jack trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.