American Black Beauty
“A horse never knows who may buy him, or who may drive him...”
Synopsis
After her father dies in a horse riding accident, a displaced city girl named Cheryl is sent to live with a foster family on a farm in the country. Here she meets a magnificent horse. Cheryl learns to face her fear of horses and manages to race once again.
Top Cast
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Dean Stockwell
Tim Lane
Leah Lail
Marcie Lane
Chris Hunter
Carey Lane
Danielle Keaton
Cheryl Birtwick
Peter Jason
Mayor Bart Williams
Antoinette Byron
Anna
William McNamara
Wilford
Leif Garrett
Pete
Mark Kelly
Jeff
Ryan Locke
Nick
Daniel Roebuck
Doc Chavez
Tom Poole
Limo Driver
Damian Ladd
Apple Vendor
Jackson Bolt
Mayor's Goon
David Bear
Chef
Cliff McLaughlin
Cheryl's Father
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 31, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Gabai
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Latshaw
- Original Score
- Peter Bernstein
- Original Title
- American Black Beauty
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Gabai
Steve Latshaw
Peter Bernstein
Howard Wexler
Terry Kelley
Sven Clement, Bob Perkis
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Gabai
Director
Steve Latshaw
Screenplay
Sven Clement
Producer
Bob Perkis
Producer
Peter Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Howard Wexler
Director of Photography
Terry Kelley
Editor
Ruth Bracken
Production Design
Elaine Montalvo
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Black Beauty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Black Beauty about?
After her father dies in a horse riding accident, a displaced city girl named Cheryl is sent to live with a foster family on a farm in the country. Here she meets a magnificent horse. Cheryl learns to face her fear of horses and manages to race once again.
Who directed American Black Beauty?
American Black Beauty was directed by Richard Gabai.
Who stars in American Black Beauty?
The principal cast of American Black Beauty includes Dean Stockwell, Leah Lail, Chris Hunter, Danielle Keaton, Peter Jason.
When was American Black Beauty released and how long is it?
American Black Beauty was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for American Black Beauty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Black Beauty was composed by Peter Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Black Beauty?
American Black Beauty holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).