Black Jack (1950): Cast & Plot
Black Jack is a 1950 adventure crime film directed by Julien Duvivier and José Antonio Nieves Conde, starring George Sanders as Mike Alexander, Patricia Roc and Marcel Dalio. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Directors
- Julien Duvivier and José Antonio Nieves Conde
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Alsa Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Jack About?
The premise of Black Jack without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He Hits With The Power Of His Name! A man who lost everything in the war now smuggles contraband into and out of Spain, but the law’s closing in.
Black Jack Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- mediterranean
- drug smuggler
- double cross
- police inspector
- love interest
- post world war two
- demobilized soldier
- american in foreign country
- spanish police
- undercover cop
- fake heiress
- coast guard
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- boat chase
- impersonation
- human trafficker
- war refugee
- yacht
- drugs
- scuttled ship
- mediterranean sea
- tangier morocco
- pistol
- shootout
- fistfight
- femme fatale
- spanish navy
- shipwreck
- 1950s
- murder
- drug dealer
- drowning
- nightclub
- island
- sea captain
- seduction
- american
- police
- smuggler
Black Jack Cast & Characters
George Sanders leads the cast as Mike Alexander, with Patricia Roc as Ingrid Dekker and Marcel Dalio as Captain Nikarescu. Directed by Julien Duvivier and José Antonio Nieves Conde; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Julien Duvivier
- Co-director José Antonio Nieves Conde
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George Sanders as Mike Alexander - Patricia Roc as Ingrid Dekker
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Marcel Dalio as Captain Nikarescu -
Agnes Moorehead as Mrs. Emily Birk
Also Starring in Black Jack
· 22 more- Howard Vernon Schooner Captain
- Herbert Marshall Dr. James Curtis
- José Nieto Inspector Carnero
- Rafael Bardem Diego
- José Jaspe José
- Luis Induni
- Gérard Tichy
- Lola Flores Singer and dancer
- Dennis Wyndham Fernando Barrio
- Carlos Villarías
- José María Lado
- Fernando Aguirre
- Margarita Alexandre Flower seller
- Montserrat Blanch
- Manolo Caracol Singer
- Francisco Muñoz
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More from Julien Duvivier and José Antonio Nieves Conde
More films directed by Julien Duvivier and José Antonio Nieves Conde: Pépé le Moko (re-release), Marta, The Great Swindle and Diabolically Yours.
Black Jack Plot Summary
What happens in Black Jack from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Demobilised after World War II, Mike Alexander George Sanders pursues any deal, legal or not, that promises a fortune. He buys a yacht in Mallorca and hears of a distressed cargo ship, the Chalcis, carrying refugees. He agrees to take the six richest passengers but is sickened by the suffering of the rest and orders the captain to drop them ashore on a remote island. He spots an attractive young woman, Ingrid Dekker Patricia Roc, who refuses his offer of a free ride to safety. Captain Nikarescu Marcel Dalio scuttles the Chalcis in a hidden cove and ferries Ingrid to Tangier.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Jack, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Black Jack?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the demobilised World War II veteran and fortune-seeker Mike Alexander?
Black Jack Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Captain Blackjack” and “Dernier témoin”.
- Also known as
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- Captain Blackjack
- Dernier témoin
- Jack, el negro
- Il grande avventuriero
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Black Jack FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Black Jack, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Jack?
Black Jack runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Black Jack released?
Black Jack was released on November 20, 1950.
Who directed Black Jack?
Black Jack was directed by Julien Duvivier and José Antonio Nieves Conde.
More films by Julien Duvivier Who is in the cast of Black Jack?
Black Jack stars George Sanders as Mike Alexander, Patricia Roc as Ingrid Dekker and Marcel Dalio as Captain Nikarescu, among 26 credited actors.
Does Black Jack have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Jack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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