Adventure / History /

Score: 70%( 21 votes )

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 traveling fairs they find friendship in the most unlikely places.

Cast:

Jean Franval
Black Jack

Stephen Hirst
Bartholomew 'Tolly' Pickering

Louise Cooper
Belle Carter

Pat Wallis
Mrs Gorgandy

John Young
Dr Hunter

William Moore
Mr Carter

Doreen Mantle
Mrs Carter

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

Patti Nicholls
Mrs Mitchell

Ted Beyer
Inn Keeper

Gary Roberts
Sexton

Hugh Turner
Porter

Paul Copley
Narrator

Brian Glover
Narrator (uncredited)