The Black Stallion (1979)
From the moment he first saw the stallion, he knew it would either destroy him, or carry him where no one had ever been before…
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.
Cast
- 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
- Cass-Olé - The Black Stallion
- John Burton - Jockey #1
Screenplay
- Melissa Mathison (Screenplay)
- Jeanne Rosenberg (Screenplay)
- Walter Murch (Screenplay)
- William D. Wittliff (Screenplay)
- Walter Farley (Novel)
Themes
Desert Island and Survival Stories, Shipwreck Survival in the Open Ocean, The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals
Keywords
rescue, poker, sports, shipwreck, human animal relationship, horse, barn, training, survival, based on children's book, jockey, deserted island, horse racing, stallion
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Black Stallion about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Black Stallion?
- The Black Stallion was directed by Carroll Ballard.
- Who stars in The Black Stallion?
- The Black Stallion stars Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton, Michael Higgins.
- How long is The Black Stallion?
- The Black Stallion has a runtime of 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- What genre is The Black Stallion?
- The Black Stallion is a Family, Adventure film.
- What is the budget of The Black Stallion?
- The Black Stallion had a budget of $3M.
- How much did The Black Stallion gross?
- The Black Stallion grossed $38M worldwide.
- Where was The Black Stallion produced?
- The Black Stallion was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Black Stallion?
- The themes of The Black Stallion include: Desert Island and Survival Stories, Shipwreck Survival in the Open Ocean, The Special Bond Between Humans and Animals.