Black Stallion

1979, G, 118 min. Directed by Carroll Ballard. Starring Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton.

REVIEWED By Marjorie Baumgarten, Mon., Aug. 26, 2002

This quiet story about a boy and his horse stands out from the pack because of its exquisite cinematography by Caleb Deschanel and the touching performance of Mickey Rooney as the veteran horse trainer.

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KEYWORDS FOR THIS FILM

Black Stallion, Carroll Ballard, Kelly Reno, Mickey Rooney, Teri Garr, Clarence Muse, Hoyt Axton

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