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Release Date:
17 October 1979 (USA)
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Plot:
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that...
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Horse
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Training
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Loss Of Father
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Single Mother
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Barn
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 6 wins
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4 nominations
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(9 articles)
Roger Corman, Anjelica Huston, Sally Kellerman: Governors Awards 2009
(From Alternative Film Guide. 15 November 2009, 5:25 PM, PST)
Lucy Dahl Says Screenwriter Melissa Mathison Trying to Adapt Bfg (Big Friendly Giant) For Producer Kathleen Kennedy
(From Collider.com. 4 November 2009, 4:11 PM, PST)
(From Alternative Film Guide. 15 November 2009, 5:25 PM, PST)
Lucy Dahl Says Screenwriter Melissa Mathison Trying to Adapt Bfg (Big Friendly Giant) For Producer Kathleen Kennedy
(From Collider.com. 4 November 2009, 4:11 PM, PST)
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Wish There Was A Better Transfer Of This Nice Film
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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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118 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) |
Dolby (35 mm prints)
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USA:G (certificate #25828) |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:G |
Finland:K-8 |
Peru:PT |
Sweden:11 |
UK:U |
West Germany:6 |
Iceland:L
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Movie Connections:
Spoofed in "Robot Chicken: A Day at the Circus (#2.17)" (2006)
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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.