Black Jack
6.7
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 travelling fairs, they find friendship in the most unlikely places.
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Jean Franval
Black Jack
Known for
A Pain in the Ass
Diary of a Chambermaid
Stephen Hirst
Bartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering
No other roles listed
Louise Cooper
Belle Carter
Pat Wallis
Mrs Gorgandy
Also in
Hindle Wakes
Village Hall
John Young
Dr Hunter
Known for
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Life of Brian
William Moore
Mr Carter
Known for
Hammer House of Horror
Doreen Mantle
Mrs Carter
Known for
One Foot in the Grave
Scoop
Russell Waters
Dr Jones
Known for
The Wicker Man
The Devil Rides Out
David Rappaport
Tom Thumb's Army
Known for
Time Bandits
The Bride
Mike Edmonds
Tom Thumb's Army
Known for
Time Bandits
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Malcolm Dixon
Tom Thumb's Army
Known for
Time Bandits
Phil Askham
Hangman
Also in
The Gamekeeper
Threads
Ken Loach Director · Leon Garfield Author Bob Pegg Composer
United States release September 29, 1979 · Produced in United Kingdom · Production National Film Finance Consortium
Production
Kestrel Films
Production
National Film Finance Consortium
Production
United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English
Release dates
Canada · September 9, 1979
Theatrical
United States · September 29, 1979
Theatrical
France
March 5, 1980 · Theatrical
January 18, 2017 · Digital · VOD
April 20, 2021 · Physical · DVD & Blu-Ray
Germany
July 22, 2016 · TV · PAY-TV
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