Black Beauty (1971) (1971)

Name: Black Beauty (1971)
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: 1971
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Mark Lester, Walter Slezak, Peter Lee Lawrence, Uschi Glas, Patrick Mower

1h 46m United Kingdom

Drama Family

Plot

Anna Sewell's timeless 1877 tale springs to life in this touching family drama set in England. Narrated by Black Beauty, the film explores his journey from birth through various owners, revealing his complex feelings toward humanity. Among these figures, the kind-hearted Joe Evans, played by Mark Lester, stands out as the colt's first true friend. Their bond highlights the themes of compassion and cruelty, as Beauty navigates the ups and downs of life with different caretakers, ultimately emphasizing the importance of understanding and empathy in the human-animal relationship.

Cast

Mark Lester Walter Slezak Peter Lee Lawrence Uschi Glas Patrick Mower Maria Rohm Eddie Golden Clive Geraghty John Hoey Patrick Gardiner Brian McGrath Ronan Smith John Franklyn Margaret Lacey John Nettleton