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7.2/10   4,059 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Melissa Mathison (screenplay) &
Jeanne Rosenberg (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
17 October 1979 (USA) more
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Plot:
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that... more | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
Wish There Was A Better Transfer Of This Nice Film more (57 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Kelly Reno ... Alec Ramsey

Mickey Rooney ... Henry Dailey

Teri Garr ... Alec's Mother
Clarence Muse ... Snoe

Hoyt Axton ... Alec's Father
Michael Higgins ... Neville
Ed McNamara ... Jake
Doghmi Larbi ... Arab (as Dogmi Larbi)
John Burton ... Jockey #1
John Buchanan ... Jockey #2
Kristen Vigard ... Becky
Fausto Tozzi ... Rescue Captain
John Karlsen ... Archeologist (as John Karlson)
Leopoldo Trieste ... Priest
Frank Cousins ... African Chieftain
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Additional Details

Runtime:
118 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)
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Trivia:
The black model horse seen in Alec's bedroom is a Breyer Animal Creations Foundation Stallion #64, produced for 11 years starting in 1977 and retired in 1987. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Throughout the movie, the Black Stallion is an Arabian, but during the match race scene, the horse that Alec is riding is a dark bay Thoroughbred. 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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11 out of 14 people found the following comment useful.
Wish There Was A Better Transfer Of This Nice Film, 21 February 2007
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Author: ccthemovieman-1 from Lockport, NY, United States

Not only is this a nice story, but it's beautifully photographed. That's why I was so disappointed with the DVD. The picture wasn't sharp, and even had an orange tint to it. I wound up trading it for something else. Perhaps if a better DVD transfer comes along, I'll re- purchase this.

I love horse racing and a good adventure story, so this appeals to me since it offers both. The climactic race at the end is not very credible, but overall it's a fine film and certainly safe viewing fare for the whole family.

It was good to see Mickey Rooney again. Kelly Reno, who played the kid, was fine, too - no young Mickey Rooney in his heyday, but still passable as an actor and likable. Teri Garr and Hoyt Axton had small roles as Reno's parents.

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