Black Beauty

• 1994
• US
• 1h 22min
• U

• Directed by: Caroline Thompson
• Cast: Andrew Knott, Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Jim Carter, Peter Davison, Alan Cumming

The most famous horse in children's literature returns in a faithful screen version by debut director Thomson, whose work as a screenwriter - 'The Secret Garden, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas' - taps into a darker current of childhood vision. The pace sets off at a gallop, and should intrigue adults as well as younger viewers.

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