The black stallion is a 1979 film based on the 1941 classic childrens novel the black stallion by walter farley. With kelly reno, mickey rooney, teri garr, clarence muse. Nov 25, 2019 besides another black arabian named fae jur, equine doubles ranged from sorrel hollywood trick horses to gray swimming horses from the camargue in france, dyed black for the role. The black stallion film wikipedia republished wiki 2. Take our free the black stallion quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. The black stallion is a classic and should not be overlooked. In the books there are several of his foals after alec gets him back due to the black accidentally killing sheik ishak. Based on walter farleys 1941 childrens novel, the black stallion is the story of a young boy named alec ramsay who survives a fiery shipwreck off the coast of north africa. I thought it might be a little advanced for him, but he loved it.
Reading copy interior is clean and bright with name in pencil ffep. The black stallion returns a storybook based on the movie by farley, walter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The black stallion is the horse alec has always dreamed of. The first half of the black stallion ranks among a handful of perfectly realized set pieces.
Cass ole and fae jur were very distantly related as they both traced to the famous crabbet line of arabians from england. The accident kills his father played by hoyt axton and the boy finds himself stranded alone on a deserted island with a wild arabian stallion that he befriends and names the black. The book focuses mainly on the boy and the horse, but there are some interesting supporting characters too. The black stallion and alec ramsey find themselves crashing into the sea once more. The black stallion by walter farley, paperback barnes. The black stallion returns a storybook based on the movie. Even so, i couldnt skip it in a reread of the series. Besides another black arabian named fae jur, equine doubles ranged from sorrel hollywood trick horses to gray swimming horses from the. Sep 10, 2010 when the steamer drake is shipwrecked off the spanish coast, only two passengers survive. The black stallion returns is probably the best book in the black stallion series. I think there was a movie of this book, and i know that there is a movie of the 1st book in the black stallion series. Farley went on to write thirtythree other enormously popular books about the black stallion and other horses which were published in more than twenty countries.
I would very much recommend this book to anyone who is a lover of the equines, or loves mystery and suspense. Fae jur s main scene is the one where alec is trying to gain the trust of the black on the beach. Jun 21, 2018 the two most prominent were the texasbred arabian stallion, cass ole, and his double, fae jur. The black stallion is a book that everyone should read.
The black stallion arabian horse hot topics arabian horse. The black stallions sulky colt bonfire, the black stallions colt who is a champion harness racer, is in training for the biggest race of his career. The black stallion returns by walter farley, paperback. The black stallion setting walter farley this study guide consists of approximately 40 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the black stallion. His most famous scene was his independent streak and love of fakefighting made him the first choice for the scenes where alec befriends the black on. But a routine practice race turns disastrous in a collision of wood, metal, horses, and jockeys. Cass ole via cass ole appears in 80 percent of the films shots, though he had white legs and a star that had to be painted black for filming. Apr 18, 2019 first we tried to combine the two books the black stallion and the black stallion returns, but it turned out to be too big of a story so we narrowed it down to one book. Case ole was a texasbred arabian stallion and fae jur was, for the lack of a better term, his stunt double.
When the steamer drake is shipwrecked off the spanish coast, only two passengers survive. The complete series list for the black stallion walter farley. The black stallion is a 1979 american film based on the 1941 classic childrens novel the black stallion by walter farley. The black stallion is a 1979 american adventure film based on the 1941 classic childrens novel the black stallion by walter farley. Stranded together on a desert island, boy and stallion develop a deep and wonderful understanding. Fae jurs main scene is the one where alec is trying to gain the trust of the black on the beach. The black stallion from its turbulent beginning in a stormswept sea to its unforgettable horse race finale, the black stallion is a modernday movie landmark. After being rescued, they are set on entering a race challenging two. The black stallion film wikimili, the best wikipedia. The film starts in 1946, five years after the book was published. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the black stallion. The black stallion image via photofestnyc horse movies. The other is the black stallion, the wildest of all wild creatures. The black stallion kindle edition by farley, walter.
Fae jur s naturally independent nature made his approaches and retreats very believable. The original black stallion film also has a devoted worldwide following. It tells the story of alec ramsey, who is shipwrecked on a deserted island, together with a wild arabian stallion whom he befriends. Fun facts about the black stallion film the black stallion. Son of the black stallion 1947 when alec receives the black stallions first offspring as. The black stallion by walter farley, first edition. Walter farleys first book, the black stallion, was an instant hit when it appeared in 1941. See the complete the black stallion series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The black stallion arabian horse hot topics arabian. Buy the black stallion black stallion paperback reissue by walter farley isbn. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
It tells the story of alec ramsey, who is shipwrecked on a deserted island with a wild arabian stallion whom he befriends. He is the horse in the memorable scene where alec tempts the stallion with seaweed on the beach. The black stallion by walter farley, first edition abebooks. The black stallion is a 1979 american adventure film based on the 1941 classic childrens novel of the same name by walter farley. If hes anything like me hell read it again and again. He then went on to write many more black stallion adventures. The series chronicles the story of a sheikhs prized stallion after he comes into alecs possession, although later books furnish the blacks backstory. Ironically, though, its fae jur that stars in two of the films most memorable scenes. But the film starts in 1946, five years after the book was published. See more ideas about black stallion, horses and beautiful horses. Cass ole, a champion arabian stallion, was featured in most of the movies scenes, with fae jur, another black arabian stallion, being his main double. It was written by walter farley in the 1940s i believe.
While traveling with his father, young alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious arabian stallion who is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. Do not forget the rest of the series, including the island stallion series, which are intricately intertwined with the black stallion books. Carmine was nominated for two golden globes for best original score in 1980, both for the black stallion and apocalypse now. A great tale that keeps you interested and i think really describes the bond that humans and horses can share and have shared throughout history. What is the name of the horse in the black stallion. Fae jur was a regional park horse champion when director carroll ballard bought him for the movie. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The main double was fae jur, the spirited horse from california that carroll ballard had once considered for the role of the black. He is the horse who fae jur became cass oles double. After being rescued, they are set on entering a race challenging. Fae jur fae jur was foaled in 1972 on the jack tone ranch in stockton, california. First we tried to combine the two books the black stallion and the black stallion returns, but it turned out to be too big of a story so we narrowed it down to one book. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Mickey rooney was nominated for an academy award for best supporting actor for his role as henry dailey, a retired jockey who helps alec train the black for the movies final race. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a desert island. Story from when alec and the black find each other on the island till they get home to new york. One of the most highly praised productions of 1979,it is a wonderful experiencefor adults and for kids roger ebert. It tells the story of alec ramsay, who is shipwrecked on a deserted island with a wild arabian stallion whom he befriends. Aug 12, 2011 the black stallion is a 1979 film based on the 1941 classic childrens novel the black stallion by walter farley. It was followed by a sequel, the black stallion returns 1983, also starring reno, and a tv series called adventures of the black stallion 19901993, starring mickey rooney and richard ian cox. Fae jur s rugged nature landed him a place in the movie trailer and allowed him to complete one of the most mem orable scenes in the black stallion. The main double was fae jur, the spirited horse from california that ballard had once considered for the role of the black. The black stallion film wikimili, the best wikipedia reader.
The black stallion books the black stallion 1941 in the series first book, teenaged alec ramsay. The relationship between thirteen year old alec ramsey kelly reno and cass ole, the champion arabian stallion, reconciled in the unlikeliest bonds of friendship after the drake, the luxury liner each was sailing on, sinks in a hellish fire. The black stallion was such a favorite of mine as a child that i ordered it for my 7 year old grandson. The black stallion returns 1945 now famous for winning the match race. Farley really does make you picture the black running by the shore, and you almost feel as if you can feel his mane between your fingers as alec does in the book when he. The black stallion series in order walter farley fictiondb.
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