Canada / Sep 09, 1979 / R
1h 45min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Russell Waters | Dr Jones |
| David Rappaport | Tom Thumb's Army |
| Mike Edmonds | Tom Thumb's Army |
| Malcolm Dixon | Tom Thumb's Army |
| Phil Askham | Hangman |
| Brian Hawksley | Parson Hall |
| Dave Daniels | Footman |
| Michael Hinchcliffe | Footman |
| Packie Byrne | Dr Carmody |
| Joyce Smith | Mrs Carmody |
| Andrew Bennett | Hatch |
| Tiny Ross | Tom Thumb's Army |
| Arthur Davies | Mr Hannah |
| Cilla Mason | Mrs Hannah |
| Jackie Shinn | Mr Arbuthnot |
| Les Hickin | Jed |
| Brian Lewis | Jethro |
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| Patti Nicholls | Mrs Mitchell |
| Ted Beyer | Inn Keeper |
| Gary Roberts | Sexton |
| Hugh Turner | Porter |
| Paul Copley | Narrator |
| Brian Glover | Narrator (uncredited) |
Genres
AdventureHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Black Jack |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Kestrel Films |
| Release date | 9 settembre 1979 |
| Production | Tony Garnett |
| Writer | Ken Loach, Leon Garfield |
| Editing | Bill Shapter |
| Cinematography | Chris Menges |
| Assistant directors | Raymond Day, Ken Loach |
| Camera operators | Chris Menges |
| Additional photography | Chris Menges |
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| Production design | Martin Johnson |
| Art direction | Martin Johnson |
| Set decoration | Martin Johnson |
| Music | Bob Pegg, Andrew Boulton, Eddie Dougall |
| Sound | Bob Pegg, Andrew Boulton, Eddie Dougall |
| Costume design | Sally Nieper, Ruth Khan, Liz Walsh |
| Makeup | Ruth Khan, Sally Nieper, Liz Walsh |
| Hairstyling | Sally Nieper, Ruth Khan, Liz Walsh |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Sep 29, 1979
France / Mar 05, 1980
Digital
France / Jan 18, 2017 / VOD
Physical media
France / Apr 20, 2021 / DVD & Blu-Ray
TV
Germany / Jul 22, 2016 / 12 / PAY-TV
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