The Black Stallion
MGM (10/17/1979)
Adventure, Family
In Collection
#7
0*
DVD
118 mins
IMDB 7.0

Kelly Reno Alec Ramsey
Mickey Rooney Henry Dailey
Teri Garr Alec's Mother
Clarence Muse Snoe
Hoyt Axton Alec's Father
Michael Higgins Jim Neville
Ed McNamara Jake
Doghmi Larbi Arab (as Dogmi Larbi)
John Burton Jockey No. 1
John Buchanan Jockey No. 2

Director Carroll Ballard
Producer Fred Roos
Tom Sternberg
Writer Walter Farley
Melissa Mathison

Adapted from the beloved novel by Walter Farley, this 1979 family classic was hailed by no less than hard-to-please critic Pauline Kael, who wrote that "it may be the greatest children's movie ever made." A visual feast from start to finish, the timeless tale of The Black Stallion plays out on almost mythic terms. A young boy survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a deserted island with a graceful black stallion, with whom the boy develops an almost empathic friendship. After being rescued and returning home, the two make a winning team as jockey and lightning-fast racehorse under the tutelage of a passionate trainer, played by Mickey Rooney in an Oscar-nominated role. From its serenely hypnotic island sequence to the breathtaking race scenes, this delightful film is guaranteed to enthrall any viewer, regardless of age. The Black Stallion is a genuine masterpiece of family entertainment. --Jeff Shannon

Edition Details
Audience Rating G (General Audience)
Country USA
Language English
Barcode 027616626998
Region Region 1
Release Date 5/1/2001
Packaging Snap Case
Screen Ratio 1.33 (4:3)
1.85 (16:9) Anamorphic
Subtitles English; French; Spanish
Audio Tracks Dolby Digital Surround - English
No. of Disks/Tapes 1

Features
Theatrical Trailers
Color Closed-captioned Widescreen
Personal Details
Purchase Date 2002
Seen It Yes
Location USA
Owner MSC
Store Wal-Mart
Condition Excellent
Links Amazon US
IMDB