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 fi lm set in the 18th cent... more »ury and based on Leon Garfi eld 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.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Feature-length audio commentary by director Ken Loach; New essay by film critic and scholar Peter Tonguette« less