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The Black Stallion (1979)

G  118 min  -  Adventure | Family | Sport   -  17 October 1979 (USA)
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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

Writers:

Melissa Mathison (screenplay), Jeanne Rosenberg (screenplay), and 3 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kelly Reno ...
Mickey Rooney ...
Teri Garr ...
Clarence Muse Clarence Muse ...
Hoyt Axton ...
Michael Higgins Michael Higgins ...
Ed McNamara Ed McNamara ...
Doghmi Larbi Doghmi Larbi ...
Arab (as Dogmi Larbi)
John Burton John Burton ...
Jockey #1
John Buchanan John Buchanan ...
Jockey #2
Kristen Vigard Kristen Vigard ...
Becky
Fausto Tozzi Fausto Tozzi ...
Rescue Captain
John Karlsen John Karlsen ...
Archeologist (as John Karlson)
Leopoldo Trieste Leopoldo Trieste ...
Priest
Frank Cousins 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  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Horse | Training | Animal | Overboard | Figurine  | See more »

Genres:

Adventure | Family | Sport

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Arabic | Italian

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

El corcel negro See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$2,700,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$37,799,643 (USA) (1980)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Omni Zoetrope See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

There is a scene in which Alec opens the door of Henry Dailey's office and looks around at all the old memorabilia Henry acquired as a winning jockey. One of the photos is a shot of a younger Mickey Rooney atop the horse that looks to be the one featured in National Velvet. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: The horse statue on Alec's nightstand was one made by Breyer Animal Creations in the late 1970's shortly before the movie came out. The movie takes place in the 1940's. 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

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