Black Jack (1979): Cast
Black Jack is a 1979 adventure historical film directed by Ken Loach, starring Jean Franval as Black Jack, Russell Waters and Paul Copley. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Kestrel Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Jack About?
The premise of Black Jack without spoilers.
After honest youth Tolly is unexpectedly thrust onto the run with the dangerous ruffian Black Jack, they are plunged into a chaotic series of escapades. The pair wander through a bizarre landscape of body‑snatchers, a privately run lunatic asylum and a roving fair, discovering that even the most unlikely companions can forge a loyal friendship amid constant danger and mishap.
Black Jack Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- digging a grave
- candle
- sailboat
- young
- color in title
- two word title
- 18th century
- blackmail
- friendship
- inn
- boat
- psychiatric hospital
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- insanity
- sailor
- 1750s
- kidnapping
- based on novel
- independent film
Black Jack Cast & Characters
Jean Franval leads the cast as Black Jack, with Russell Waters as Dr Jones and Paul Copley as Narrator. Directed by Ken Loach; 30 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ken Loach
- Jean Franval as Black Jack
- Russell Waters as Dr Jones
- Paul Copley as Narrator
- Brian Glover as Narrator (uncredited)
Also Starring in Black Jack
· 26 more- Doreen Mantle Mrs Carter
- Mike Edmonds Tom Thumb's Army
- Andrew Bennett Hatch
- David Rappaport Tom Thumb's Army
- Gary Roberts Sexton
- Jackie Shinn Mr Arbuthnot
- Brian Hawksley Parson Hall
- William Moore Mr Carter
- Brian Lewis Jethro
- Phil Askham Hangman
- Michael Hinchcliffe Footman
- Les Hickin Jed
- John Young Dr Hunter
- Hugh Turner Porter
- Cilla Mason Mrs Hannah
- Malcolm Dixon Tom Thumb's Army
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- Ted Beyer Inn Keeper
- Dave Daniels Footman
- Patti Nicholls Mrs Mitchell
- Arthur Davies Mr Hannah
- Pat Wallis Mrs Gorgandy
- Stephen Hirst Bartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering
- Louise Cooper Belle Carter
- Packie Byrne Dr Carmody
- Joyce Smith Mrs Carmody
- Tiny Ross Tom Thumb's Army
More from Ken Loach
More films directed by Ken Loach, best-rated first: Sweet Sixteen, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, I, Daniel Blake and McLibel.
Black Jack Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Black Jack.
Black Jack Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Black Jack, der Galgenvogel” and “Czarny Jack”.
- Also known as
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- Black Jack, der Galgenvogel
- Czarny Jack
- 黑杰克
- 블랙 잭
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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 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Black Jack released?
Black Jack was released on September 9, 1979.
Who directed Black Jack?
Black Jack was directed by Ken Loach.
More films by Ken Loach Who is in the cast of Black Jack?
Black Jack stars Jean Franval as Black Jack, Russell Waters as Dr Jones and Paul Copley as Narrator, among 30 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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