Overview
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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Cinematography
Cinematography by Chris Menges
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Ken LoachWriter
- Leon GarfieldNovel
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 9, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
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Cast
Jean FranvalBlack Jack
Stephen HirstBartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering
Louise CooperBelle Carter
Pat WallisMrs Gorgandy
John YoungDr Hunter
William MooreMr Carter
Doreen MantleMrs Carter
Russell WatersDr Jones
David RappaportTom Thumb's Army
Mike EdmondsTom Thumb's Army
Malcolm DixonTom Thumb's Army- Phil AskhamHangman
- Brian HawksleyParson Hall
- Dave DanielsFootman
- Michael HinchcliffeFootman
- Packie ByrneDr Carmody
- Joyce SmithMrs Carmody
- Andrew BennettHatch
Tiny RossTom Thumb's Army- Arthur DaviesMr Hannah
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