Black Beauty
Synopsis
This heartwarming adaptation of the novel tells the story of the courageous stallion Black Beauty, a well-bred horse in 19th century England. Black Beauty is happy as a country carriage horse, living with a wealthy Squire and his children Polly and Bertie
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Davyd Cherkaskyi
- Screenplay & Story
- J.L. Kane, Peter Jennings
- Original Title
- Black Beauty
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Burbank Animation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Davyd Cherkaskyi
J.L. Kane, Peter Jennings, Anna Sewell
Department Leadership Roster
J.L. Kane
Screenplay
Peter Jennings
Screenplay
Davyd Cherkaskyi
Director
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Beauty
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What is Black Beauty about?
This heartwarming adaptation of the novel tells the story of the courageous stallion Black Beauty, a well-bred horse in 19th century England. Black Beauty is happy as a country carriage horse, living with a wealthy Squire and his children Polly and Bertie
Who directed Black Beauty?
Black Beauty was directed by Davyd Cherkaskyi.
Who stars in Black Beauty?
The principal cast of Black Beauty includes Bob Baines, Colin Borgonon, Patrick Dickson, Nicholas Gledhill, Larissa Lambert.
When was Black Beauty released and how long is it?
Black Beauty was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 50m.
Is Black Beauty based on a book or true story?
Black Beauty is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anna Sewell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Beauty?
Black Beauty holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).