Black Jack (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1979, Black Jack is an adventure and history film directed by Ken Loach, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. In this fascinating adventure of the England of the 1750s, the huge Frenchman Black Jack (Jean Franval) miraculously survives a hanging by the British authorities in Yorkshire and escapes from the grim jaws of "justice." He takes to the countryside in the company of Tolly, a teenaged boy who is able to translate Black Jack's odd speech into something comprehensible. They join up with Belle, an aristocratic teenager who has escaped from the madhouse her family imprisoned her in when she grew troublesome. Together, the three join a carnival. However, as it becomes clear that the girl is far from crazy, love between Tolly and Belle grows. This story, set in the mid-18th century, is based on a novel by Leon Garfield.
Who’s in it. Black Jack stars Jean Franval as Black Jack, Stephen Hirst as Bartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering, Louise Cooper as Belle Carter and Phil Askham as Hangman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Black Jack has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cohen Media Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Jack tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Jack (1979)?
- In US, Black Jack is available to stream on Cohen Media Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Jack worth watching?
- Black Jack holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Jack?
- Black Jack stars Jean Franval, Stephen Hirst, Louise Cooper, Phil Askham and Pat Wallis.
- When was Black Jack released?
- Black Jack was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.