The Black Stallion (1979)
A boy encounters a horse and bonds with him, later training him to race.
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Cast & Crew
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Alec Ramsey -
Henry Dailey -
Alec's Mother -
Snoe -
Alec's Father -
Neville -
Jake -
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Jockey #1
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Jockey #2
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Becky
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Rescue Captain -
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Priest -
African Chieftain
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Director:
Carroll BallardWriters:
Melissa Mathison (screenplay), Jeanne Rosenberg (screenplay), William D. Wittliff (screenplay), Walter Farley (novel)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
The Black was portrayed by a champion Arabian stallion from Texas named Cass-Ole; his friend, the old white horse named Napoleon, was portrayed by Junior - who had previously appeared in National Lampoon's National Lampoon's Animal House (1978) as Trooper, Neidermeyer's horse.
Quotes
Alec Ramsey:
Dad... you know what I saw? It's the most fantastic thing... come look!
Mr. Ramsey:
My son.
Mr. Ramsey:
Hey! Look, son, I'll tell you, I'm really busy, but... I'll tell you what I do need. I need some good luck.
Goofs
As the horse runs down Alec's street with Alec chasing him, after the red car pulls over, a contemporary (i.e. black with white background) "Speed Limit 25" sign can be seen. Most speed limit signs then were black background with white lettering and would have read something like "Speed Limit 25 Miles".
Alternate Versions
The Blu-ray releases plaster the 1976 United Artists logo with both the 2008 MGM logo (with the 2001 roar) and the 2001 United Artists logo. However, while the United Artists logo is high-pitched on the 2014 MGM Blu-ray, the logo itself is reverted to its original normal pitch on The Criterion Collection Blu-ray released over one year later as well as current digital printings.
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Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Adventure | Family | SportDetails
Release Date:
17 October 1979Language
English, Arabic, Italian
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Liberty Theater - 1203 Commercial Street, Astoria, Oregon, USABox Office
Budget:
$2,700,000 (estimated)
Gross USA:
$37,799,643
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$37,799,643
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