Black Arrow
Synopsis
In 15th century England, a civil war called Wars of the Roses is being fought between two rival houses who want the throne. Fresh from battle, a knight finds his family dead. He joins the outlaws led by the Black Arrow (Stephan Chase) to seek justice. The noble Black Arrow foils Sir Brackley's (Oliver Reed) plan to kill one ward (Benedict Taylor) and marry the other. This is a classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson turned into film by Disney pictures.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 9, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- David Pursall, Harry Alan Towers
- Original Title
- Black Arrow
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Compañía Iberoamericana de TV, Jerawood Limited, Cabo Blanco Production Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hough
David Pursall, Harry Alan Towers, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alberto Vázquez Figueroa
Harry Alan Towers
Department Leadership Roster
John Hough
Director
David Pursall
Screenplay
Harry Alan Towers
Screenplay
Harry Alan Towers
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Arrow
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What is Black Arrow about?
In 15th century England, a civil war called Wars of the Roses is being fought between two rival houses who want the throne. Fresh from battle, a knight finds his family dead. He joins the outlaws led by the Black Arrow (Stephan Chase) to seek justice. The noble Black Arrow foils Sir Brackley's (Oliver Reed) plan to kill one ward (Benedict Taylor) and marry the other. This is a classic story by Robert Louis Stevenson turned into film by Disney pictures.
Who directed Black Arrow?
Black Arrow was directed by John Hough.
Who stars in Black Arrow?
The principal cast of Black Arrow includes Oliver Reed, Georgia Slowe, Benedict Taylor, Stephan Chase, Fernando Rey.
When was Black Arrow released and how long is it?
Black Arrow was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is Black Arrow based on a book or true story?
Black Arrow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".