The black stallion / presented by Francis Ford Coppola.
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FilmPublisher number: 10000019 : | MGMPublication details: [Australia.] : MGM Home Entertainment, 2003Description: 1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 inContent type: two-dimensional moving image Media type: video Carrier type: videodiscSubject(s): Horses -- Juvenile films | Animals in motion pictures | Animals in motion pictures | HorsesGenre/Form: Juvenile works. | Children's films. DDC classification: 791.43636/362/96655 Cast: Kelly Reno, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton, Michael Higgins, Mickey Rooney.Summary: From the turbulent beginning in a storm-swept sea to its unforgettable horse race finale, The Black Stallion is a modern-day landmark. One of the most highly praised productions of 1979, it is "a wonderful experience ... for adults and for kids" (Roger Ebert). When a ship-wreck leaves Alec (Kelly Reno) - a courageous young boy - and "The Black"--A wild Arabian stallion - stranded on a desolate island, the two share a frightening adventure of survival which forges a lasting bond of friendship between them. Upon their rescue, Alec and the magnificnet horse continue their adventures when they join forces with ex-jockey and horse trainer, Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney). Recognizing the winning combination of The Black's remarkable spirit and Alec's unwavering devotion to his friend, Dailey takes both under his wing and prepares them to go head to head with the world's best thoroughbreds in "the race of the century."
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Based on the novel by Walter Farley.
Kelly Reno, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton, Michael Higgins, Mickey Rooney.
From the turbulent beginning in a storm-swept sea to its unforgettable horse race finale, The Black Stallion is a modern-day landmark. One of the most highly praised productions of 1979, it is "a wonderful experience ... for adults and for kids" (Roger Ebert). When a ship-wreck leaves Alec (Kelly Reno) - a courageous young boy - and "The Black"--A wild Arabian stallion - stranded on a desolate island, the two share a frightening adventure of survival which forges a lasting bond of friendship between them. Upon their rescue, Alec and the magnificnet horse continue their adventures when they join forces with ex-jockey and horse trainer, Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney). Recognizing the winning combination of The Black's remarkable spirit and Alec's unwavering devotion to his friend, Dailey takes both under his wing and prepares them to go head to head with the world's best thoroughbreds in "the race of the century."
Rated G.
PAL 4.
Subtitles: Greek, Hungarian, English and German for the hearing impaired.
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