---
title: "Blackjack"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blackjack-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39083
imdb_id: "tt0126816"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 5.2
vote_count: 100
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Blackjack (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blackjack-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Blackjack" (1998).
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Title: Blackjack (also known as John Woo's Blackjack).
Year: 1998.
Release Date (US): 06/11/1998.
Format/Genre: Made-for-television action film, unsuccessful pilot, TV Movie, Action, Thriller, Crime.
Origin: Canadian-American.
Director: John Woo.
Starring: Dolph Lundgren.
Character: Jack Devlin, a leukophobic former United States Marshal turned bodyguard.
Plot: After saving Casey, the daughter of his friend, from hired assassins, Jack Devlin develops a fear of the color white. When another friend who works as a bodyguard for a supermodel is wounded, Jack steps in for him. He must confront his fear and an assassin who appears aware of his phobia.
Cast: Dolph Lundgren, Kam Heskin, Phillip MacKenzie, Padraigin Murphy, Saul Rubinek, Kate Vernon.
Runtime: 1h

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Howdy Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | YouTube Free | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Hoopla | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Woo
- **Networks / Studios**: Alliance Films, WCG Entertainment Productions, USA Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dolph Lundgren** as *Jack Devlin*
- **Kate Vernon** as *Dr. Rachel Stein*
- **Phillip MacKenzie** as *Rory Gaines*
- **Kam Heskin** as *Cinder James*
- **Fred Williamson** as *Tim Hastings*
- **Andrew Jackson** as *Don Tragle*
- **Padraigin Murphy** as *Casey*
- **Tony De Santis** as *Detective Trini*
- **Albert Schultz** as *Detective Smythe*
- **Janet Bailey** as *Connie Hastings*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Blackjack online?
Blackjack is currently available to watch or stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Blackjack worth watching?
Blackjack holds a community rating of 5.2/10 based on 100 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Blackjack and when was it released?
Blackjack is a feature film with a runtime of 112 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Blackjack?
Blackjack was directed by John Woo.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Blackjack — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39083)
- [Blackjack (1998 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackjack_(1998_film))
- [Blackjack (TV Movie 1998) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126816/fullcredits/)
- [Blackjack (1998) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39083-blackjack/cast)
- [Official Dolph Lundgren Website: Blackjack (1998) (TV)](https://www.dolphlundgren.com/)

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