The Black Arrow
“Robert Louis Stevenson's exciting epic takes place during England's War of the Roses, when all good people of England were forced to take sides.”
Synopsis
One plotting politician, Sir Daniel Brackley, is using the royal unrest to his advantage and unwittingly giving rise to the arrival of a medieval hero, Black Arrow, whose steel cross bow and stout heart are pitted against the kingdom's villains. Black Arrow is saving one final arrow for the assassin who murdered his good friend, Harry Shelton, and left young Richard Shelton fatherless. Join the exciting adventures of Richard Shelton and the mysterious Black Arrow, brought together through turmoil and tragedy to begin the adventure of a lifetime.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Nicholas
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Leadon
- Original Score
- Mark Isaacs
- Original Title
- The Black Arrow
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
- Production Studios
- Burbank Animation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Nicholas
Paul Leadon, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alex Nicholas
Mark Isaacs
Caroline Neave, Peter Jennings
Roz Phillips, Tom Stacey
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Leadon
Writer
Alex Nicholas
Director
Caroline Neave
Editor
Roz Phillips
Producer
Peter Jennings
Editor
Mark Isaacs
Original Music Composer
Paul Leadon
Screenplay
Alex Nicholas
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Arrow
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What is The Black Arrow about?
One plotting politician, Sir Daniel Brackley, is using the royal unrest to his advantage and unwittingly giving rise to the arrival of a medieval hero, Black Arrow, whose steel cross bow and stout heart are pitted against the kingdom's villains. Black Arrow is saving one final arrow for the assassin who murdered his good friend, Harry Shelton, and left young Richard Shelton fatherless. Join the exciting adventures of Richard Shelton and the mysterious Black Arrow, brought together through turmoil and tragedy to begin the adventure of a lifetime.
Who directed The Black Arrow?
The Black Arrow was directed by Alex Nicholas.
Who stars in The Black Arrow?
The principal cast of The Black Arrow includes Bob Baines, Clair Crowther, Phillip Hinton, Graham Matters, Lloyd Morris.
When was The Black Arrow released and how long is it?
The Black Arrow was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Arrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Arrow was composed by Mark Isaacs.
Is The Black Arrow based on a book or true story?
The Black Arrow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".