Black Beauty (1994)

Director:

Caroline Thompson

Writers (WGA):

Anna Sewell (novel)
Caroline Thompson (screenplay)

Release Date:

29 July 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Adventure | Drama | Family | Romance

Plot:

The fates of horses, and the people who own and command them, are revealed as Black Beauty narrates the circle of his life.

Plot Keywords:

Horse | Colt | Animal Cruelty | Bridge | Horse Actor

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Sean Bean	...	Farmer Grey
David Thewlis	...	Jerry Barker
Jim Carter	...	John Manly
Peter Davison	...	Squire Gordon
Alun Armstrong	...	Reuben Smith
John McEnery	...	Mr. York
Eleanor Bron	...	Lady Wexmire
Peter Cook	...	Lord Wexmire
Adrian Ross Magenty	...	Lord George
Alan Cumming	...	Black Beauty (voice)
Lyndon Davies	...	Head Groom
Georgina Armstrong	...	Jessica Gordon
Gemma Paternoster	...	Molly Gordon
Anthony Walters	...	Alfred Gordon
Rosalind Ayres	...	Mistress Gordon

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Canada:F (Ontario) | Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) | Netherlands:6 | South Korea:All | Australia:G | UK:U | USA:G | Singapore:PG | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

Black Park Country Park, Wexham, Buckinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Trivia:

So far, this remains as of 2009, Peter Davison's first, last and only theatrical film release.

Goofs:

Continuity: Ginger's blaze on her head changes through out the movie. That means there was more then one horse playing her and/or the blaze was painted.

Quotes:

Black Beauty: Good places make good horses.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Benchwarmers (2006)

A Film That Will Make an Impression

For the horse lover, Black Beauty is a tragic tale in which the sensual beauty of horses is artfully depicted. It will pull at your heart strings, make you smile from ear to ear, cry honestly, and desperately want to take a trip to the barn.

For the music lover, Black Beauty is an emotional ride in which the music all too well toys with the human soul. The music is so delicately composed, performed, and chosen for the movie that it is worth seeing just to enjoy the soundtrack.

For the critic, Black Beauty is an endearing story laden with green actors and a plot directed toward the youth. The green actors allow the film to be honest and emotional, however. And the youthful plot allow the earnestness and sensuality to create an even greater effect upon audiences of all ages.

For the average viewer, Black Beauty is a film worth watching. It is a film that will make an impression. It will not go down in the Hollywood hall of fame, nor will it be recollected by high and mighty of movie making. It will, however, stand the test of time as a film loved and cherished by the few who have seen and loved it.