Adventure / Family / Sports
USA,
1979, 118 min
Directed by:
Carroll BallardCinematography:
Caleb DeschanelCast:
Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton, Leopoldo Trieste, Fausto Tozzi, John Karlsen, Michael Higgins, Marne Maitland, Ed McNamaraPlots(1)
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." (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1980 - Mickey Rooney (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1980 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1981 - Caleb Deschanel (Best Cinematography)
Golden Globes
- 1980 - Carmine Coppola (Best Original Score)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 1980 - Carroll Ballard (New Generation Award)
- 1979 - Caleb Deschanel (Best Cinematography)
- 1979 - Carmine Coppola (Best Music Score)