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The Black Stallion (1979)
7.2
Ratings: 7.2/10 from 5,361 users
Metascore:
79/100
Reviews: 75 user | 16 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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Doghmi Larbi | ... |
Arab
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John Burton | ... |
Jockey #1
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John Buchanan | ... |
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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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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
There is a scene after The Black has jumped overboard and Alec is in the water yelling for help and The Black is swimming towards him. Suddenly the horse begins to tip over, his head plunges underwater and he starts to thrash in the water and his hooves are pawing in the air. This was an accident due to the guide wires being used to control the horse. Too much force was applied on the turn and the horse went under, a serious cause for alarm on the set. To everyone's relief, the horse righted himself and popped up out of the water just fine. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: When the horse is frightened by trash collectors, it is seen to run down a lane. There is a red sports car parked at the end. The car is an MG model TD, which was put into production either late in 1951, or early 1952. It looks period, but isn't. 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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Referenced in "Adventures from the Book of Virtues: Moderation (#4.6)" (0000) See more »
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