Black Midnight
"Wild Suspense . . . Wild Adventure ! Thrilling Drama of a Wild Horse . . . and a Boy Who tames It !"
Originally released in 1949. Black Midnight is a drama/western film. directed by Budd Boetticher. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Roddy McDowall, Damian O'Flynn, and Lyn Thomas
Synopsis
A young man with a love of horses, Scott Jordan (Roddy McDowall) lives on the family ranch with his uncle Bill (Damian O’Flynn). When he buys a wild stallion from his black-sheep cousin Daniel (Rand Brooks), Scott names the horse Midnight and does his best to tame him. But when the sheriff (Sky King’s Kirby Grant) suspects the stallion was stolen and Daniel’s plan to get rid of the horse ends with a man being trampled, Scott must prove Midnight acted in self-defense before his uncle destroys him. The fourth of six films McDowall coproduced and starred in for Monogram Pictures, Black Midnight was directed by Oscar “Budd” Boetticher, whose seven Westerns with Randolph Scott are considered classics of the genre.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Monogram Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Midnight about?
A young man with a love of horses, Scott Jordan (Roddy McDowall) lives on the family ranch with his uncle Bill (Damian O’Flynn). When he buys a wild stallion from his black-sheep cousin Daniel (R...
Who directed Black Midnight?
Black Midnight was directed by Budd Boetticher.
How long is Black Midnight?
Black Midnight has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Black Midnight released?
Black Midnight was released on October 1, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Black Midnight?
The main cast of Black Midnight includes Roddy McDowall, Damian O'Flynn, Lyn Thomas, Kirby Grant, Gordon Jones.