Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kelly Reno | ... | Alec Ramsay | |
Vincent Spano | ... | Raj | |
Allen Garfield | ... | Kurr (as Allen Goorwitz) | |
Woody Strode | ... | Meslar | |
Ferdy Mayne | ... | Abu Ben Ishak (as Ferdinand Mayne) | |
Jodi Thelen | ... | Tabari | |
Teri Garr | ... | Alec's Mother | |
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Larbi Doghmi | ... | Tiny Man (as Doghmi Larbi) |
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Angelo Infanti | ... | Raj's Father |
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Luigi Mezzanotte | ... | Scarface |
Franco Citti | ... | Foreign Legion Officer | |
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Robert Behling | ... | Customs Officer (as Robert A. Behling) |
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Joe Murphy | ... | Fireman |
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Chris Larrance | ... | Neighbor |
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Loris Bazzocchi | ... | Berber on Dock |
The Black is stolen from Alec by his former Arabian owners. Alec sets off on an adventure to Arabia to reclaim his beloved horse. Based on the books by Walter Farley. Written by Lisa
A great family film, about a boy from the U.S.A. and a horse from Arabia. The boy meets and befriends Arabs and Muslims and rides the horse in a grueling Arab marathon horse race.
What is most important about this film is that it is that rare gem: a Hollywood film that shows Arabs and Muslims realistically: as human beings, instead of depicting them as terrorists or fanatics, which is what Hollywood usually does (see the documentary "Reel Bad Arabs" for more about that topic). After all, the reality is that most Muslims are not terrorists or fanatics.
This film helps people to appreciate ethnic diversity, instead of hating what is different... therefore, unlike many media portrayals of Arabs and Muslims, the film helps to increase peace and harmony in the world.