Black Jack (1979)

  • NR
  • 09/29/1979 (US)
  • Adventure, History
  • 1h 45m

Overview

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 traveling fairs they find friendship in the most unlikely places.

Ken Loach

Director, Writer

Leon Garfield

Novel

Cast

Jean Franval's headshot

Jean Franval

Black Jack
Stephen Hirst's headshot

Stephen Hirst

Bartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering
Louise Cooper's headshot

Louise Cooper

Belle Carter
Pat Wallis's headshot

Pat Wallis

Mrs Gorgandy
John Young's headshot

John Young

Dr Hunter
William Moore's headshot

William Moore

Mr Carter
Doreen Mantle's headshot

Doreen Mantle

Mrs Carter
Russell Waters's headshot

Russell Waters

Dr Jones

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