Black Jack is a 1979 British period adventure drama film directed by Ken Loach and based on the Leon Garfield novel.

It is set in Yorkshire in 1750 and follows a young boy, Tolly (Stephen Hirst) and his adventures with a large French man (Jean Franval), the Black Jack of the title, and Belle, a young English girl (Louise Cooper).

[2][3] Black Jack was the first film investment by Goldcrest Pictures, who provided £11,250 for initial development.

[4] The film was shot on location in North Yorkshire, England.

Black Jack won the FIPRESCI Award at the 1979 Cannes Film Festival.