The Black Stallion [Criterion Collection] [Blu-ray] [1979]
- SKU: 4361957
- Release Date: 07/14/2015
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Overview
Ratings & Reviews
Special Features
- New, restored 4K digital transfer, supervised by Director of Photography Caleb Deschanel, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- Five short films by Director Carroll Ballard, with new introductions by the filmmaker: Pig! (1965), The Perils of Priscilla (1969), Rodeo (1969), Seems Like Only Yesterday (1971), and Crystallization (1974)
- New conversation between Ballard and film critic Scott Foundas
- New interview with Deschanel
- New piece featuring Mary Ellen Mark discussing her photographs from the film's set
- Trailer
- Plus: An essay by film critic Michael Sragow
Synopsis
This beautifully mounted adaptation of Walter Farley's story for children tells the tale of Alec (Kelly Reno), a young boy touring the world with his adventurous salesman father (Hoyt Axton). While travelling back to the United States by ship, Alec discovers a wild, beautiful Arabian stallion being brought along in the cargo hold. When disaster strikes at sea, the ship sinks, and Alec and the stallion are the only survivors. Alone together on a nearby island, the boy and the horse develop a relationship; wary of each other at first, they learn to trust each other, and they become close friends. When a rescue party finally finds Alec, he refuses to leave the island without the stallion, and the horse goes with Alec to the small town that is his home. Alec's mother (Teri Garr) is at a loss about what to do with this remarkable but difficult animal. Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney), an elderly horse trainer who lives in the neighborhood, senses a special connection between the boy and his horse; he's soon convinced that with the right training, and the boy as his jockey, the horse could be a champion on the race course. First-time director Carroll Ballard captures the mysterious relationship between humans and animals, treating the stallion with the same intelligence and respect as the rest of his cast; he also draws fine, understated performances from Kelly Reno and Mickey Rooney, and Caleb Deschanel's photography makes this a feast for the eyes. The Black Stallion is that rare contemporary family film that will fascinate adults as much as their kids, if not more so. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
Cast & Crew
Kelly Reno - Alec Ramsey
Mickey Rooney - Henry Dailey
Teri Garr - Alec's Mother
Clarence Muse - Snoe
Hoyt Axton - Alec's Father
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A different kind of horse movie
Not as advertised
February 17, 2017This is a different version of the movie. It is in a different case and it is NOT widescreen. I returned it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Loved the movie
November 9, 2012I had seen this movie previously and wanted my 8 year old grandson to see it. It was on on-demand one evening and I taped at my home. He saw it and loved it so I ordered his copy for him to take home and watch with his parents. It is wholesome, beautifully photographed, and is about a very special relationship between a boy and this lovely wild arabian stallion who were marooned on an island.
I would recommend this to a friend
Good feeling film for young and old alike ...
July 21, 2017I defy anyone who can walk away after viewing "The Black Stallion" without a smile on their face. The cinematography is superb, Rooney and Reno are outstanding and perfectly matched. I own few movies these days, but BS is a must have in anyone's collection. I gave my original to my grand-daughter for her last birthday. Cheers!
I would recommend this to a friend
Two thumbs up
June 12, 2017Great family friendly movie. All kids can watch...
I would recommend this to a friend
Great Family Film
September 16, 2016A film enjoyed by every member of the family. Just great filmmaking.
I would recommend this to a friend
Timeless Classic!
September 11, 2016Great family movie!! My son has recently started reading The Black Stallion books by Walter Farley, so we were thrilled to find this movie at our Best Buy!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Horse, family movie
August 21, 2016I was obsessed with this book, wore the pages out reading it all the time. Saw the movie on TV one day and loved it. So happy to now own this movie. It was made ages ago but this classic is a great movie for families and people that love horses. You'll laugh, cry, anger and cheer. It is just amazing now I need to find the other ones in the series.
I would recommend this to a friend
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This movie is not your average horse movie. This movie is about the love of a boy for a horse and the story takes a path that spans over several continents, ultimately ending up on Mickey Rooney's farm. One might say that the boy and the horse have a symbiotic relationship which grows over the course of the movie. A bit slow at first, but the movie ends in a glorious crescendo. Great for kids of all ages.
I would recommend this to a friend