The Black Stallion
"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…"
Originally released in 1979. The Black Stallion is a family/adventure film. directed by Carroll Ballard.
Starring Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, and Teri Garr
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 13, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (316 votes)
Budget
$2.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$37.8M
14.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,700,000
- Revenue
- $37,799,643
Production Companies
- United Artists
- American Zoetrope
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 a...
Who directed The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion was directed by Carroll Ballard.
How long is The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Black Stallion released?
The Black Stallion was released on October 13, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Black Stallion?
The main cast of The Black Stallion includes Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton.
Is The Black Stallion worth watching?
The Black Stallion has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 316 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.