1979 · 118 min · G

The Black Stallion

Name: The Black Stallion
Genre: Family, Adventure
Released: 1979
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton

Directed by Carroll Ballard · Family, Adventure

The Black Stallion (1979) is a Family film, directed by Carroll Ballard set during the 1940s. It runs 118 minutes and is rated G.

A survival and sports drama, with a hopeful tone. Themes of friendship run throughout.

Composer

Carmine Coppola

Cinematography

Caleb Deschanel

Cast

Kelly RenoMickey RooneyTeri GarrClarence MuseHoyt AxtonMichael HigginsEd McNamaraDoghmi Larbi

The world of this film

Setting

Island Coastal Sea Suburban

When

1940s

Premise & themes

Premise

Survival Sports Drama

Themes

Friendship

Tone

Hopeful

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadChild Lead

Pacing

Slow Burn

Based on

Pure Fiction

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