The Black Stallion
by Carroll Ballard
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Actor: Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton, Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri GarrDirector: Carroll Ballard
Brand: ROONEY,MICKEY
Producer: Francis Ford Coppola
Producer: Fred Roos
Writer: Jeanne Rosenberg
Writer: Melissa Mathison
Writer: Walter Farley
Writer: Walter Murch
Writer: William D. Wittliff
DVD: 2 Sides, Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 1.0; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Dubbed), Dolby Digital 1.0
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: Letterbox, 1.85:1
Running Time: 118 minutes
DVD Release Date: 1997-09-10
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Movie Reviews of The Black Stallion
Movie Review: A terrific film in desperate need of a first rate DVD/Blu-ray transfer
Summary: 4 Stars
'The Black Stallion' (executive producer Francis Ford Coppola) is one of the most underrated films of the last three decades and remains one of the best family pictures ever made. I first saw the movie when I was a kid and bought the DVD when it came available in 1998 but after upgrading to a Hi-Def TV last year (and recently Blu-ray) it became all too obvious that this transfer does not do the film justice. Compared to other DVDs in my collection the picture is simply sub-par as viewed on my 50" plasma (via an up-converting player) and the 2.0 Dolby surround track lacks clarity and depth. Not to mention that there are no extras of any kind (documentary, voice over tracks, etc.) included in the DVD.
A movie of this caliber deserves a first rate re-master to DVD/Blu-ray and with plenty of examples of high-quality transfers of films from the late '70s and early '80s there is no reason a wonderful film like 'The Black Stallion' can't be re-introduced to a new generation via the wonderful Blu-ray format. Come on Criterion get off your butts!
Summary of The Black Stallion
From its turbulent beginning in a storm-swept sea to its unforgettable horse race finale, The Black Stallion is a modern-day movie landmark. One of the most highly praised productions of 1979,it is "a wonderful experience...for adults and for kids" (Roger Ebert). When a shipwreck leaves Alec (Kelly Reno)a courageous young boyand The Blacka wild Arabian stallion 'stranded on a desolate island, the two share a frightening adventure of survival that forges a lasting bond of friendship between them. Upon their rescue, Alec and the magnificent 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 tohis 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."Adapted from the beloved novel by Walter Farley, this 1979 family classic was hailed by no less than hard-to-please critic Pauline Kael, who wrote that "it may be the greatest children's movie ever made." A visual feast from start to finish, the timeless tale of The Black Stallion plays out on almost mythic terms. A young boy survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a deserted island with a graceful black stallion, with whom the boy develops an almost empathic friendship. After being rescued and returning home, the two make a winning team as jockey and lightning-fast racehorse under the tutelage of a passionate trainer, played by Mickey Rooney in an Oscar-nominated role. From its serenely hypnotic island sequence to the breathtaking race scenes, this delightful film is guaranteed to enthrall any viewer, regardless of age. The Black Stallion is a genuine masterpiece of family entertainment. --Jeff Shannon
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