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Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Widescreen, Trailers, Scene Access
From its turbulent beginning in a storm-swept sea to its thunderous horse race finale, The Black Stallion is a modern-day movie landmark. One of the most highly praised productions of 1979, it has been heralded as "the best children's film since The Wizard of Oz." When a shipwreck 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 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 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."
Editor's Note
Acclaimed cinematographer Carroll Ballard steps into the director's chair with THE BLACK STALLION, a visually stunning adaptation of Walter Farley's classic novel about the adventures of a young boy and his love for a black, Arabian stallion. When Alec (Kelly Reno) washes upon the shore of a deserted island after a terrible shipwreck, he soon discovers that he isn't the only survivor. A wild Arabian stallion managed to reach the island as well, giving Alec a new reason to live. Gradually, Alec wins the stallion's trust, instigating a relationship that will change both of them forever. When Alec is finally discovered, he convinces his mother to let the stallion live in the backyard, and after meeting Henry Dailey (Mickey Rooney), a thrilling final chapter is introduced, one in which Alec and the stallion begin to train for a racing championship, making their bond even stronger.|Ballard's film, tautly edited by Robert Dalva and lushly photographed by Caleb Deschanel, has become one of the pinnacle achievements of family entertainment. Intelligent, simplistic, moving, and inspiring, it is a brilliant example of cinema's ability to be effective without relying on dialogue to tell the story. Featuring a standout performance by Rooney as the horse trainer.
| Features | Region 1 | | Keep Case | | Full Frame - 1.33 | | Letterbox - 1.85 | | Widescreen - 1.85 | | Audio:
| Dolby Digital Mono - French | | Dolby Digital Mono - Spanish | | Dolby Surround - English | | Additional Release Material:
| Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer |
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| Technical Info
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Release Information
|  | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 5/1/2001 |
| Running Time: 118 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1979 | | Catalog ID: 906269 | | UPC: 00027616626998 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed, Spanish Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Academy Awards (1979) |  | Winner, Best Sound |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  5 | | Plot |  4 | | Acting |  4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.5 |
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4 of 5 GREAT FAMILY MOVIE, NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE Sunday, February 20, 2000
R.L. from MP, IL
GREAT FAMILY MOVIE ALSO LOVED BY ADULTS , GREAT STORY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY, LOVED BY CHILDREN AND ADULTS A MST OWN FOR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS ALIKE. HORSE SAVES A BOYS LIFE AND THRY BECOME FRIENDS, MICKEY ROONEY IS GREAT GREAT STORY LINE AND FAMILIAR ENDING TO THIS TYPE OF STORY . Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 Fabulous Movie for everyone Wednesday, January 05, 2000
In Kim from Fullerton, CA
Beatiful love story of a boy and a horse. Good example of what a movie should be for family. Picture and music are superb. I can watch it over and over again and never get tired of it. Was this review helpful?
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