Blackjack (1978 film)

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Blackjack
Directed byJohn Evans
Written byJohn Evans
Produced byJohn Evans
StarringWilliam Smith
Tony Burton
Paris Earl
Damu King
Diane Sommerfield
Angela May
Tom Scott
CinematographyJack Steely
Music byJack Ashford
Production
company
Blackjack Productions
Distributed byS.E.S. Releasing
Release date
  • November 17, 1978 (1978-11-17)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Blackjack is a 1978 American crime drama film written and directed by John Evans and starring Tony Burton, William Smith, and Damu King, and John Alderman.[1][2][3]

Premise[edit]

Roy, the leader of a group of criminals, is released from prison and launches a big plan to rob the mafia controlled casinos in Las Vegas. Andy Mayfield (William Smith), a casino boss, tries to stop them.

Cast[edit]

  • William Smith as Andy Mayfield (credited as Bill Smith)
  • Tony Burton as Charles
  • Frank Christi as Joe Greene (credited as Frank R. Christi)
  • Damu King as Roy King
  • Paris Earl as Ojenke
  • Ernie Banks as "Turbo"
  • Ted Harris as Akbar
  • Tom Scott as "Teach"
  • Diane Sommerfield as Nancy
  • Angela May as Valery
  • John Alderman as Phil Kastel
  • Alan Oliney as Dealer
  • Gerald White as Pit Boss
  • Sandy Clory as 1st Girl
  • Vicki Le Mere as 2nd Girl

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Blackjack". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-02-06.
  2. ^ "Blackjack". J4hi.com.
  3. ^ "Blackjack". TCM database. Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved February 27, 2016.

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