Movie · 118 min · G · act, fml, spt
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.
Where to watch The Black Stallion
Available on 2 platforms across 2 countries.
Cast
Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton, Michael Higgins, Ed McNamara, Doghmi Larbi, Cass-Olé, John Burton, John Buchanan, Kristen Vigard, Fausto Tozzi, John Karlsen, Leopoldo Trieste, Frank Cousins, Donald Hodson, Marne Maitland
Crew
Carroll Ballard (director), Melissa Mathison (screenplay), Jeanne Rosenberg (screenplay), Walter Murch (screenplay), William D. Wittliff (screenplay), Fred Roos (producer), Tom Sternberg (producer)
Awards
0 wins from 2 nominations.
- Academy Award for Best Film Editing 1980 — nominated
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor 1980 — nominated