Adventures of the Black Stallion (1990)

Adventures of the Black Stallion (1990) poster

Experience the magic of author Carroll Ballard's timeless tale all over again as screen star Mickey Rooney returns to the role that earned him his fourth Academy Award nomination, and follow the further adventures of the Black Stallion as based on Walter Farley's continuation of the series. Veteran horse trainer Henry Dailey (Rooney) sees boundless potential in young jockey Alec Ramsay (Richard Ian Cox), and as the two prepare to take Black Stallion to France to race in the Prix de Chantilly, an unforeseen tragedy forces Alec's French friend Nicole (Marianne Filali) to abandon the race in favor of caring for her ailing mother. As Alec and Henry prepare for the Prix de Chantilly, their situation is complicated by a series of shady businessmen and devious gamblers who are desperately attempting to fix the race.

Director: Nicholas Kendall, Peter Rowe
Genre: Family, Adventure
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Cast

Production: GT Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement

Keywords

corruption, gambling, horse, racehorse, jockey, horse racing, horse trainer

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Nicholas Kendall, Peter Rowe
More Films in Genre: Family, Adventure

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adventures of the Black Stallion about?
Experience the magic of author Carroll Ballard's timeless tale all over again as screen star Mickey Rooney returns to the role that earned him his fourth Academy Award nomination, and follow the further adventures of the Black Stallion as based on Walter Farley's continuation of the series. Veteran horse trainer Henry Dailey (Rooney) sees boundless potential in young jockey Alec Ramsay (Richard Ian Cox), and as the two prepare to take Black Stallion to France to race in the Prix de Chantilly, an unforeseen tragedy forces Alec's French friend Nicole (Marianne Filali) to abandon the race in favor of caring for her ailing mother. As Alec and Henry prepare for the Prix de Chantilly, their situation is complicated by a series of shady businessmen and devious gamblers who are desperately attempting to fix the race.
Who directed Adventures of the Black Stallion?
Adventures of the Black Stallion was directed by Nicholas Kendall, Peter Rowe.
Who stars in Adventures of the Black Stallion?
Adventures of the Black Stallion stars Mickey Rooney, Richard Ian Cox, Marianne Filali.
What genre is Adventures of the Black Stallion?
Adventures of the Black Stallion is a Family, Adventure film.
Where was Adventures of the Black Stallion produced?
Adventures of the Black Stallion was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Adventures of the Black Stallion?
The themes of Adventures of the Black Stallion include: Horse Racing: Derby and Betting Excitement.