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1979 film by Ken Loach

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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.

Released: 1979-09-09105 minDir: Ken LoachAdventure, History

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

Themes

  • northern england
  • based on novel or book
  • blackmail
  • carnival
  • apprentice
  • yorkshire
  • stagecoach
  • 18th century
  • child protagonist

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Ratings

IMDb

6.7/10

852 votes

Year
1979
Runtime
105 min
Genres
Adventure, Comedy

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Original language
English language
Director
Ken Loach
Screenwriter
Ken Loach
Cinematographer
Chris Menges
Duration
110
FilmAffinity ID
840061
Distribution format
video on demand
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publication date
1979-01-01
title
Black Jack
different from
Black Jack
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