Black Midnight
“Wild Suspense . . . Wild Adventure ! Thrilling Drama of a Wild Horse . . . and a Boy Who tames It !”
Synopsis
A young man with a love of horses, Scott Jordan, lives on the family ranch with his uncle Bill. When he buys a wild stallion from his cousin, Scott names the horse Midnight and does his best to tame him. But when the sheriff suspects the stallion was stolen and his cousin's plan to get rid of the horse ends with a man being trampled, Scott must prove Midnight acted in self-defense before his uncle destroys him.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Clint Johnston, Erna Lazarus
- Original Title
- Black Midnight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Clint Johnston, Erna Lazarus
William A. Sickner
Ace Herman
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Ace Herman
Editor
Clint Johnston
Screenplay
Erna Lazarus
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Midnight
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What is Black Midnight about?
A young man with a love of horses, Scott Jordan, lives on the family ranch with his uncle Bill. When he buys a wild stallion from his cousin, Scott names the horse Midnight and does his best to tame him. But when the sheriff suspects the stallion was stolen and his cousin's plan to get rid of the horse ends with a man being trampled, Scott must prove Midnight acted in self-defense before his uncle destroys him.
Who directed Black Midnight?
Black Midnight was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in Black Midnight?
The principal cast of Black Midnight includes Roddy McDowall, Damian O'Flynn, Lyn Thomas, Kirby Grant, Gordon Jones.
When was Black Midnight released and how long is it?
Black Midnight was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Midnight?
Black Midnight holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).