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The Black Stallion (1979)
7.2
Ratings: 7.2/10 from 5,123 users
Metascore:
79/100
Reviews: 75 user | 14 critic | 7 from Metacritic.com
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on... See full summary » Director:Carroll Ballard |
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Clarence Muse | ... | |
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Doghmi Larbi | ... |
Arab
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John Burton | ... |
Jockey #1
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John Buchanan | ... |
Jockey #2
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Kristen Vigard | ... |
Becky
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Fausto Tozzi | ... |
Rescue Captain
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John Karlsen | ... |
Archeologist
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Leopoldo Trieste | ... |
Priest
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Frank Cousins | ... |
African Chieftain
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Storyline
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world. Written by Anonymous
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Country:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
El corcel negro See more »Box Office
Budget:
$2,700,000 (estimated)Gross:
$37,799,643 (USA) (1980)Company Credits
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Alec Ramsey: Dad... you know what I saw? It's the most fantastic thing... come look!
Mr. Ramsey: [to the other poker players] My son.
Mr. Ramsey: Hey! Look, son, I'll tell you, I'm really busy, but... I'll tell you what I do need. I need some good luck.
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Trivia
The Black was portrayed by a champion Arabian stallion from Texas named Cass-Ole; his friend, the old white horse named Napoleon, was portrayed by Junior - who had previously appeared in National Lampoon's Animal House as Trooper, Neidermeyer's horse. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Cyclone, the gray racehorse, changes from a soft pale gray, to a dappled gray, to a very dark gray with a white tail throughout the match race. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Alec Ramsey: Dad... you know what I saw? It's the most fantastic thing... come look!
Mr. Ramsey: [to the other poker players] My son.
Mr. Ramsey: Hey! Look, son, I'll tell you, I'm really busy, but... I'll tell you what I do need. I need some good luck.
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Connections
Referenced in "Hollywood's Top Ten: Movies to Warm Your Heart (#1.366)" (2011) See more »
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