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Black Beauty is a 1994 film adaptation of Anna Sewell's novel by the same name directed by Caroline Thompson in her directorial debut. The film stars Andrew Knott, Sean Bean and David Thewlis. The film is also treated as an autobiography of the horse Black Beauty as in the original novel, and is narrated by Alan Cumming as the voice of the 'Black Beauty'. This is the fifth feature film adaptation of the 1877 classic novel by Anna Sewell.
Despite commercial failure, Black Beauty received mixed to positive reviews; the film currently holds a 78% 'Fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The film did poorly in the box office, grossing only $4,630,377 domestically.
The film's score was written by Danny Elfman and was released on CD on Warner Bros.' Giant Records label.
Actors: Wai-keung Lau (producer), Angie Lam (editor), Elvis Tsui (actor), Simon Yam (actor), Manfred Wong (writer), Manfred Wong (producer), Qi Shu (actress), Chingmy Yau (actress), Wai-Kai Law (actor), Maria Cordero (actress), Spencer Lam (actor), Ivy Kong (producer), Michael Tao (actor), Valerie Chow (actress), Hin Sing 'Billy' Tang (director),
Genres: Action, Drama,Actors: Vic Armstrong (miscellaneous crew), Danny Elfman (composer), Jenny Beavan (costume designer), David Thewlis (actor), David Ryall (actor), Eleanor Bron (actress), Alun Armstrong (actor), Vic Armstrong (actor), Jim Carter (actor), Peter Cook (actor), Alan Cumming (actor), Sean Bean (actor), Peter Davison (actor), Robert Dawson (miscellaneous crew), Bill Daly (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Black Beauty, a beautiful black stallion in 1870s England, recalls his life from his birth through his carefree life as a colt to the many hardships he suffered after achieving maturity. He goes through many owners, both good and bad, until he finally finds happiness and contentment.
Keywords: 1870s, 19th-century, abuse, affection, animal, animal's-point-of-view, animal-abuse, animal-cruelty, animal-rights, barn-fireActors: Vic Armstrong (miscellaneous crew), Danny Elfman (composer), Jenny Beavan (costume designer), David Thewlis (actor), David Ryall (actor), Eleanor Bron (actress), Alun Armstrong (actor), Vic Armstrong (actor), Jim Carter (actor), Peter Cook (actor), Alan Cumming (actor), Sean Bean (actor), Peter Davison (actor), Robert Dawson (miscellaneous crew), Bill Daly (miscellaneous crew),
Plot: Black Beauty, a beautiful black stallion in 1870s England, recalls his life from his birth through his carefree life as a colt to the many hardships he suffered after achieving maturity. He goes through many owners, both good and bad, until he finally finds happiness and contentment.
Keywords: 1870s, 19th-century, abuse, affection, animal, animal's-point-of-view, animal-abuse, animal-cruelty, animal-rights, barn-fireActors: James Wilberger (miscellaneous crew), Ralph Berge (miscellaneous crew), Jan Tríska (actor), Stanley Myers (composer), Isaach De Bankolé (actor), Joseph Conrad (writer), John Savident (actor), Peter Vaughan (actor), John Malkovich (actor), Allan Corduner (actor), Timothy Bateson (actor), Tim Roth (actor), James Fox (actor), Alan Scarfe (actor), Nicolas Roeg (director),
Plot: Marlow is an ambitious and adventurous sailor who is employed by an English trading company and sent to an African colony. There he travels up the river, visiting the trading stations who barters for ivory with the natives. On his journey he is told about a man named Kurtz whose station is the one furthest up the river, deep in the African jungle. Some talk of him in awe, others in admiration, but they all seem to fear him. As Marlow gets closer and closer to Kurtz he understands that the man has gone insane and is now doing the most horrible and blasphemous deeds. Based on Joseph Conrad's classic novel about greed and insanity.
Keywords: africa, based-on-literary, based-on-novel, greed, ivory, jungle, madness, riverActors: James Hill (writer), Ricardo Palacios (actor), Artur Brauner (writer), Artur Brauner (producer), Cris Huerta (actor), José Canalejas (actor), Harry Alan Towers (producer), Luis Induni (actor), José Nieto (actor), Walter Slezak (actor), Daniel Martín (actor), Fernando Bilbao (actor), Uschi Glas (actress), Pablo G. del Amo (editor), James Hill (director),
Plot: When farm Evan's mare has a fine son, he promises the black stallion to his son Joe. The youngster enjoy growing up as playmates. Alas, once the good squire is buried, his mean heir, who abuses animals, turns the screws on till pa Evans is forced to leave and abandon even Black Beauty. He soon looses everything in a cards game, so the stallion ends up in the Hackenschmidt circus. Joe is desperate to get him back.
Keywords: abuse, animal, animal-in-title, based-on-novel, beating, black-stallion, bonding, boy-horse-relationship, character-name-in-title, cruelty-to-animalActors: Zion Myers (producer), John Burton (actor), Max Nosseck (director), Richard Denning (actor), Tom Dillon (actor), Charles Evans (actor), Dimitri Tiomkin (composer), Leyland Hodgson (actor), Olaf Hytten (actor), J.M. Kerrigan (actor), Edward L. Alperson (producer), Lillie Hayward (writer), Arthur Space (actor), Evelyn Ankers (actress), Agnes Christine Johnston (writer),
Plot: Widower Squire Weldon ('Charles Evans (IV)' (qv)). trying to raise his motherless daughter, Anne ('Mona Freeman' (qv)) presents her with a colt, Black Beauty ('Highland Dale' (qv)), in the hope that by disciplining the horse, she may learn to discipline herself. Passing through Birtwick Farms, Bill Dixon ('Richard Denning (I)' (qv), a young American, arouses Anne's interest when he expresses his hope of finding a "Very beautiful young colt" when he returns to England in two years. When he returns, however, his attitude brings Anne to the realization that she is still considered a "child."
Keywords: 19th-century, american, b-movie, barn-fire, based-on-novel, carriage-horse, character-name-in-title, color-in-title, colt, damsel-in-distressActors: Zion Myers (producer), John Burton (actor), Max Nosseck (director), Richard Denning (actor), Tom Dillon (actor), Charles Evans (actor), Dimitri Tiomkin (composer), Leyland Hodgson (actor), Olaf Hytten (actor), J.M. Kerrigan (actor), Edward L. Alperson (producer), Lillie Hayward (writer), Arthur Space (actor), Evelyn Ankers (actress), Agnes Christine Johnston (writer),
Plot: Widower Squire Weldon ('Charles Evans (IV)' (qv)). trying to raise his motherless daughter, Anne ('Mona Freeman' (qv)) presents her with a colt, Black Beauty ('Highland Dale' (qv)), in the hope that by disciplining the horse, she may learn to discipline herself. Passing through Birtwick Farms, Bill Dixon ('Richard Denning (I)' (qv), a young American, arouses Anne's interest when he expresses his hope of finding a "Very beautiful young colt" when he returns to England in two years. When he returns, however, his attitude brings Anne to the realization that she is still considered a "child."
Keywords: 19th-century, american, b-movie, barn-fire, based-on-novel, carriage-horse, character-name-in-title, color-in-title, colt, damsel-in-distressActors: Art Acord (actor), Louise Lorraine (actress), Billy Bletcher (director), Andrew Waldron (actor), Rex the Dog (actor), Black Beauty (actor),
Genres: Drama,Actors: Claire Adams (actress), Charles R. Moore (actor), Pat O'Malley (actor), Edward H. Griffith (director), Helen Pillsbury (actress), Anna Sewell (writer), Don Fulano (actor),
Genres: ,Night was dark, your skin was dark
Your eyes were shining bright
Oh black beauty, close in my heart
I was King Salomon who held his queen of Sheba tight
Oh black beauty, held in my arms
How we were told, love was not meant for us
Two different worlds stepped apart
Heart against heart
But we knew where to find an opportunity
Far away where no one was near
We could meet there at night and we're impunity
Oh black beauty, love without fear
Our love was wonderful
So young and so pure
I held your trembling hands
I was so sure
Then when our lips met there was no returning
The fire was burning in our hearts
So we were told, love was not meant for us
Two different worlds stepped apart
Heart against heart
But we knew where to find an opportunity
Far away where no one was near
I was King Salomon who held his queen of Sheba tight