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…”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Carroll Ballard
- Writers
- Jeanne Rosenberg, Melissa Mathison, Walter Murch, William D. Wittliff, Walter Farley
- Producers
- Fred Roos, Tom Sternberg, Francis Ford Coppola
- Production
- United Artists, American Zoetrope
Frequently asked questions
What is The Black Stallion rated?
The Black Stallion has an audience rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 335 votes.
Who directed The Black Stallion?
The Black Stallion was directed by Carroll Ballard.
When was The Black Stallion released?
The Black Stallion was released in 1979.
