Tagline: The greatest story of friendship ever told.
A team of top filmmakers (including the screenwriter and producer of the original “Black Stallion” feature) join forces for this exciting new installment of a family favorite that has captured the imaginations of millions of readers and moviegoers. Disney’s first dramatic adventure made expressly for the giant screen is a magnificent and thrilling tale that is a prequel to the 1979 motion picture “The Black Stallion.”
Set in Northern Africa at the conclusion of World War II, this extraordinary film follows the adventures of a young girl named Neera, who becomes separated from her family and finds herself alone in the desert. When a wild stallion (whom Neera names Shetan) comes to her aid, the two form a special bond and the horse helps Neera to return home to her grandfather.
As their friendship and trust grows, the girl devises a daring plan to race the wild Shetan (whose name means the devil) in the annual horse race and help restore her grandfather’s reputation. Staking everything on the race, Neera’s iron will and courage combined with Shetan’s untamed power and determination culminates in some of the most breathtaking and triumphant scenes ever visualized on the giant screen.
Directed by: Simon Wincer
Starring: Biana Tamini, Patrick Elyas, Richard Romanus, Gerd Rudolf
Screenplay by: Jeanne Rosenberg
Production Design by: Paul Peters
Cinematography by: Reed Smoot
Film Editing by: Terry Blythe, Bud S. Smith, M. Scott Smith
Costume Design by: Jo Katsaras
Set Decoration by: Emilia Roux
Music by: William Ross
MPAA Rating: G for general audience.
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Release Date: December 25, 2003
