Adventure ·History · United Kingdom · 1979 · 1h 45m

Black Jack

Black Jack poster
Director
Ken Loach
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
Crew
Chris Menges — Director of Photography Bill Shapter — Editor Bob Pegg — Original Music Composer Ken Loach — Writer Leon Garfield — Novel Tony Garnett — Producer
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 traveling fairs they find friendship in the most unlikely places.

Trailer Black Jack — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
northern englandbased on novel or bookblackmailcarnivalapprenticeyorkshirestagecoach18th centurychild protagonist
Key Collaborators
Ken Loach Director Chris Menges Director of Photography Bill Shapter Editor Bob Pegg Original Music Composer Ken Loach Writer Leon Garfield Novel Tony Garnett Producer Martin Johnson Production Design Sally Nieper Costume Design
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