The Black Stallion Returns
“They came by night to steal the magnificent stallion. Now, the boy will journey halfway around the world, brave any danger, take any risk. He had to save The Black.”
Synopsis
"Black" is a stunning fire-and-silk stallion celebrated the world over. But to his young American owner, Alec Ramsay, he's much more. So, when the amazing animal is stolen, Alec will stop at nothing to get him back. Alec finally unravels the mystery of Black's theft...only to discover that he must overcome even greater odds to reclaim his beloved horse.
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The Black Stallion RETURNS (1983) - Original trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-27
Top Cast
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Kelly Reno
Alec Ramsay
Vincent Spano
Raj
Allen Garfield
Kurr
Woody Strode
Meslar
Ferdy Mayne
Abu Ben Ishak
Jodi Thelen
Tabari
Teri Garr
Alec Ramsay's Mother
Doghmi Larbi
Tiny Man (as Doghmi Larbi)
Angelo Infanti
Raj's Father
Luigi Mezzanotte
Scarface
Franco Citti
Foreign Legion Officer
Robert Behling
Customs Officer (as Robert A. Behling)
Chris Larrance
Neighbor
Loris Bazzocchi
Berber on Dock
Angelo Susani
Berber on Dock
Willie Allen Faiella
Travel Agent
Ray Hassett
Mechanic
Gregory Snegoff
Steward
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 25, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 18, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Dalva
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Kletter, Jerome Kass
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- The Black Stallion Returns
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.8M
- Production Studios
- American Zoetrope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Dalva
Richard Kletter, Jerome Kass, Walter Farley
Georges Delerue
Carlo Di Palma, David Myers, Haskell Wexler, Caleb Deschanel
David Holden, Paul Hirsch
Fred Roos, Francis Ford Coppola, Doug Claybourne, Tom Sternberg
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Dalva
Director
Carlo Di Palma
Director of Photography
Fred Roos
Producer
Doug Claybourne
Producer
Tom Sternberg
Producer
Danda Ortona
Costume Design
David Myers
Director of Photography
Sergio Mioni
Stunt Coordinator
Haskell Wexler
Director of Photography
David Holden
Editor
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Richard Kletter
Screenplay
Jerome Kass
Screenplay
Paul Hirsch
Editor
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
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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 The Black Stallion Returns
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What is The Black Stallion Returns about?
"Black" is a stunning fire-and-silk stallion celebrated the world over. But to his young American owner, Alec Ramsay, he's much more. So, when the amazing animal is stolen, Alec will stop at nothing to get him back. Alec finally unravels the mystery of Black's theft...only to discover that he must overcome even greater odds to reclaim his beloved horse.
Who directed The Black Stallion Returns?
The Black Stallion Returns was directed by Robert Dalva.
Who stars in The Black Stallion Returns?
The principal cast of The Black Stallion Returns includes Kelly Reno, Vincent Spano, Allen Garfield, Woody Strode, Ferdy Mayne.
When was The Black Stallion Returns released and how long is it?
The Black Stallion Returns was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did The Black Stallion Returns make at the box office?
The Black Stallion Returns grossed $9.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Stallion Returns?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Stallion Returns was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Black Stallion Returns based on a book or true story?
The Black Stallion Returns is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Walter Farley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Stallion Returns?
The Black Stallion Returns holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).