The Black Stallion

The Black Stallion

  • Director: Carroll Ballard
  • Writer: Melissa Mathison,Jeanne Rosenberg,William D. Wittl
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: English, Arabic, Italian
  • Release date: October 17, 1979
  • Aspect ratio: 1.85 : 1
  • Also known as: Der schwarze Hengst
  • "The Black Stallion" is a family adventure drama directed by Carroll Ballard and starred by Kelly Leno and Mickey Rooney .
    The film tells the story of a boy who drifted to a deserted island with The Black Stallion in a shipwreck. It was released in the United States on October 17, 1979. 

    Details

    • Release date October 17, 1979
    • Filming locations Sardinia, Italy
    • Production companies Omni Zoetrope

    Box office

    Budget

    $2,700,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $37,799,643

    Gross worldwide

    $37,799,643

    Movie reviews

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    • By Wilfred 2022-02-23 08:01:12

      Chasing youth dream

      The boy’s father is definitely a good and competent father. He cultivated the male hack into a strong, brave, strong heart, love of nature and life, first-rate water, proficient in survival skills, but unfortunately such a good father died. Up. Under the calm and timeless and picturesque scenes of the movie, the black Arabian horse is wild and unruly, but becomes a loyal partner with the boy. Between the sky and the ocean, the Black God Horse leads the...

    • By Gennaro 2022-02-23 08:01:12

      Yiqi Juechen's Dream

      The Frenchman Bu Feng wrote a strange and interesting book called "Animal Sketch". I don't know whether it was his own wishes or the preferences of the later editors. In short, the first article of "Animal Sketch" is "Horse". At the beginning of the article, he said: "To conquer this heroic and sturdy animal is the noblest act of conquest of mankind." Bufeng's precise and humorous language and the magnificent and handsome writing style, he did not hesitate to praise the horse's appearance,...

    • By Reyes 2022-02-23 08:01:12

      beautiful

      This little boy's acting skills are really amazing. Some loose hands and some strange hunchback may be the most natural state of children in that grade, very comfortable.
            That horse is really beautiful.
            I deeply feel that horse riding is a beautiful sport. The rhythm and music are so cool. Therefore, the idea of ​​learning to ride a horse was germinated.
            The picture of the whole film is so beautiful, "The Fantastic Drifting of Juvenile School" is similar to this...

    • By Leif 2022-02-23 08:01:12

      Busefellers

      The first part of "Black Horse" explains the shipwreck and how Eric and Black met.
      The background music has a slight wind and drums, which indicates the occurrence of disaster. When Eric gave Black Sugar Cube, it reminded me of Lin Xiujing and her beloved horse in the Korean movie "Sugar Cube" (you can check this if you have the opportunity Movie), it is said that feeding certain animals with foods such as sugar and salt will make them closer to you.
      The scene of the pony at the...

    • By Taryn 2022-02-23 08:01:12

      I will do everything for you

      This movie can be called a masterpiece in my heart.

      Here, there is no utilitarianism, no exaggeration, some are just the pursuit and polishing of art, the yearning and pursuit of beauty, and some are just devotion and dedication.

      From the first minute to the last minute, there is no moment that is not beautiful or tempting. The photographer caught the soul of sea water, sunset, wilderness, and dust. It will also be supplemented by an excellent soundtrack.

      In the first half...

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    • By Frieda 2022-03-27 09:01:19

      A child develops pure trust and affection with animals. Indulge in the director's pursuit of light and shadow and the description of beauty. The control of the perfect lens language makes these emotions so delicately displayed in front of the eyes. The dance-like chase of the beach and the shallow sea mobilized all my feelings. The drum music was so beautiful in that scene! Only a pure soul like a child and an animal can establish such a beautiful...

    • By Shanie 2022-03-27 09:01:19

      Animal Documentaries and...

    • By Theron 2022-03-27 09:01:19

      Disappointing, hilarious fairy tale lacking common sense. The only good thing about the shot is...

    • By Abelardo 2022-03-27 09:01:19

      Everyone wishes to have such a patron saint as a...

    • By Autumn 2022-03-27 09:01:19

      This horse has got a leg like iron; he's gonna be all right,...

    Movie plot

    The director Carroll Ballard , who is famous for " Fly Away Home ", is a blockbuster work.
    In a dramatic and lyrical style, it describes a boy who drifted to the desert island with The Black Stallion in a shipwreck. The man and the horse have established an extraordinary relationship between two people. Later, they were rescued and returned to human society. They met a veteran equestrian coach, who was trained as an excellent horse...
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    Movie quotes

    • [first lines]

      Alec Ramsey: Dad... you know what I saw? It's the most fantastic thing... come look!

      Mr. Ramsey: [to the other poker players] 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.

    • [last lines]

      Veterinarian: This horse has got a leg like iron; he's gonna be all right, son.

      Alec Ramsey: Henry!

    • Mr. Ramsey: [picks up a small carved statue of a black horse] You know, I'll bet this is the most valuable piece here. It's Bucephalus, the magic horse of Alexander the Great. A long time ago, this King was gonna kill Bucephalus; because he was so wild, the King couldn't ride him. He had Bucephalus brought into a big arena and people came from all around; because they wanted to see this horse that was the biggest and the blackest and the strongest, the most beautiful horse that ever was. King Philip goes walkin' out der and he looked out on some of his men and he said, "Kill that horse." Just then a voice called out from the edge of the crowd and said, "I can ride that horse." Everybody looked around, they said, "Who said that?" Looked over and it was a little kid - just about your size, just about your age. And King Philip looked over and he said, "Son, if you can ride that horse, you can have that horse." So, Alexander walked out in the big arena and standing in the middle of the arena was Bucephalus. He was *big* and he was *strong* - and he was pawing the ground. And there was *fire* in his eyes. And there was smoke comin' out of his nose. And he went: Mmmmbbbbbb. And Alexander walked up and quick-as-a-cat he jumped up on his back, and he grabbed hold of that long black mane - and away they went! Just like lightening! And they jumped right over the crowd, right over the stands, and went ridin' out over the hill. Everybody said, "Whew!"

      Alec Ramsey: [disbelievingly] Smoke comin' out of his nose.

      Mr. Ramsey: Fire in his eyes!

      Alec Ramsey: Fire in his eyes.

      [chuckles]

      Mr. Ramsey: Well, that's the way I heard the story.