Laserdisc Title: "BLACK BEAUTY"
Edition: Widescreen Edition (Single Disc)
Directed By: Caroline Thompson
Starring: Sean Bean, David Thewlis
Production / Year: 1994 Warner Bros.
Running Time: 88 Minutes / Color
Audio Format: Digitally Processed, Dolby Surround, Stereo, CX Encoded
Video Format: LTBX, NTSC, CLV (Extended Play)
Miscellaneous Features: Rated G, Closed Captioned
Distributed By: Warner Home Video
Catalog / Spine Number: 14400

IMPORTANT: This is a 12-inch Diameter Laserdisc, which is NOT the same as DVD and cannot be played on a DVD player!

Cosmetic Condition:
Disc (s): Excellent - Few very light to very minor hairline surface swirls or light fingerprint marks
Jacket: Very Good - Original outer plastic shrink wrap still partially intact, although there is a visible small split middle of left spine

Synopsis:

A spectacular adaptation of the Anna Sewell novel, this is faithful to the source material but creates a life of its own on the screen. Told from the point of view of the horse, it recalls a time and a place that could be both beautiful and cruel. Black Beauty faced both hardship and kindness as he passed through the hands of many owners throughout his life. Some are generous, but the agonies endured by the title character may be too harsh for small children.

A spectacular adaptation of the Anna Sewell novel, this is faithful to the source material but creates a life of its own on the screen. Told from the point of view of the horse, it recalls a time and a place that could be both beautiful and cruel. Black Beauty faced both hardship and kindness as he passed through the hands of many owners throughout his life. Some are generous, but the agonies endured by the title character may be too harsh for small children.

A heartwarming tale for both adult and children. Horse lovers will adore this movie, i find it one of those movies where you have to watch it often and often just to admire black beauty himself as well as what friends he meets along the way. A well mannered stallion raised well upon his first farm and his second farm, where he meets his mate Ginger and his best friend Merrylegs, had been sold .. and from that point on did everything go downhill for poor Beauty. Although at the very end of the movie everything summed up for a happy ending.

The music throughout is most enjoyable, along with the wonderful scenery. The storyline offers a touching look at the life of a horse, both the good times he enjoys and the bad things he endures. It is easy to empathize with the main equine character, and the good human characters he comes into contact with steadfastly believe in kind treatment of horses and vocalize it several times throughout the film, without being preachy. Some scenes are downright comical, adding some humor and fun.

Being a horse person, I was constantly amazed at the training that was involved in producing this film! It left me wondering for days how some scenes were shot, and how much effort went into the training of the equine actors. This is the kind of film that I could watch again and again.

THIS IS NOT A DVD!!! THIS IS A 12" LASERDISC AND WILL NOT PLAY IN A DVD PLAYER

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