Name: Black Jack
Released: 2014-01-01T08:00:00.000Z
Cast: Jean Franval, Stephen Hirst, Louise Cooper

Movie · Drama · Adventure

A rediscovered classic from director Ken Loach (THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, KES) and one of the inspirations for Wes Anderson’s MOONRISE KINGDOM, BLACK JACK is a dark and complex adventure film set in the 18th century and based on Leon Garfield’s novel for children. When French thief “Black Jack” kidnaps young Tolly, a journey begins that includes traveling fairs, murder and the rescue of a young girl from a private insane asylum. While shot primarily in 16mm and on a modest budget on location in Yorkshire, Chris Menges’ photography, the enchanting performances by its young cast and Loach’s gentle, observational style all shine through.

2014 · 1h 42m

Starring Jean Franval, Stephen Hirst, Louise Cooper

Director Ken Loach

Jean Franval

Black Jack
Stephen Hirst

Tolly
Louise Cooper

Belle Carter
Packie Byrne

Dr. Carmody
Andrew Bennett

Hatch
Brian Hawksley

Parson Hall
Doreen Mantle

Mrs. Carter
William Moore

Mr. Carter
Patti Nicholls

Mrs. Mitchell
Joyce Smith

Mrs. Carmody
Russell Waters

Dr. Jones

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Black Jack

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A rediscovered classic from director Ken Loach (THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY, KES) and one of the inspirations for Wes Anderson’s MOONRISE KINGDOM, BLACK JACK is a dark and complex adventure film set in the 18th century and based on Leon Garfield’s novel for children. When French thief “Black Jack” kidnaps young Tolly, a journey begins that includes traveling fairs, murder and the rescue of a young girl from a private insane asylum. While shot primarily in 16mm and on a modest budget on location in Yorkshire, Chris Menges’ photography, the enchanting performances by its young cast and Loach’s gentle, observational style all shine through.

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