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The Black Stallion

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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."

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Product Details

Actors:	Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton
Director:	Carroll Ballard
Format:	Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
Language:	English, French
Subtitle:	English, Spanish, French
Number of Discs:	1
Studio:	MGM (Video & DVD)
Run Time:	118 minutes
DVD Release Date:	September 10, 1997
Average Customer Rating:	based on 116 reviews

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Average Customer Review: 4.5

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Top Notch Family Video Apr 10, 2010
This is an outstanding family video. I consider it ann all time favorite. Very Classic.

Very Poor Service, Very poor quality DVD received Mar 12, 2010
Very poor service from the Seller, but more than that the product we received was not "new" as stated. The DVD was of poor quality, obviously copied, the sound tract did not match the words being spoken in the movie. No response from the seller when we inquired about this. We also paid for expedited shipping and received standard shipping. Would definitely not recomment this seller. We had to go to good ol' Hollywood Video to get a quality product. We are embarrassed to have said we bought on Amazon.com for this movie. The movie deserved a much better quality product than what was received. Shame on you. That being said we have had good service previously from other sellers on Amazon. So we will proceed with caution from now on. Do NOT buy from this seller. We did not receive any support from Amazon either...but I guess that is the risk.

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great! Feb 10, 2010
This was a great buy. Unopened and shipped very fast! i got it in a couple days. thanks!

Excitement From Start to Finish Jan 31, 2010
If you are looking for a great movie for kids and adults this is it. Even the slower parts maintain interest by building the relationship between the horse and the boy. Fabulous cinematography. I've seen at least one other adaptation of this and it was not as good. Young girls may like National Velvet better but I feel this is a better film on all levels.

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Top 10 on my List - A Beautifly done Timeless Film Jan 31, 2010
I'm NOT a big horse nut, but the beauty of a Black Stallion should be iconic to most anyone regardless.
If you appreciate beauty in many things, and the visual is your delight, this film should capture you bigtime.

I was well into my 20's when I first saw this film, and there's nothing childish about it. It's a beautiful film for anyone who appreciates a cinamagraphic feast for the senses.
Most rarely realize the first 40 minutes of the film are almost entirely without dialog. You are simply served a wonderfully filmed story with little need for more.
While the first part of the story is sweet but simple, it turns nicely classic and more unusual as Mickey Rooney replays a serious hint of his childhood role in National Velvet, but now the boy grown old with years of hourse racing experience behind him. Again the images of the blazing fast Satllion running on a stormy nite for racing VIPs is just exquisitly done. The Big Wheel getting out into the muddy rain in his best shoes, looking at the panting hourse as if seeing some insane freak of nature.
Man I love the imagery in this film, and your handed that again and again.
The old barn, the barn office, the old cart horse in the foggy back streets of town. The country fields.
And Rooney. If you love the gruff old fart for his spirit and untempered personality, you'll appreciate his true, but fittingly fiesty yet soft character in one of his best late career roles.
The kid is perfect in his quirkyness, and Teri Garr is sweet as the mom who can't quite figure out how to deal with all the challenges that have suddenly entered her life.
The last half of the story may be a bit of a stretch for 30's/40's hourse racing. I'm not sure. But if you simply pick at otherwise fantastic movies, I feel sorry for you.

If you've seen it before, give it one more chance, in a quiet dark place with a bag of popcorn. Preferably a rainy nite.
Have your dog sit at your feet.

--LD