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Anna Sewell’s novel Black Beauty has been one of theiworld’s most
beloved animal stories since its 1877 publication. The story isitold byiits hero,ia remarkable
black horse withia white "star" onihis forehead, whose joyous andiheartbreaking
life takes him from idyllic country lifeito London’s cobblestoned streets.
Written
andidirected byiCaroline Thompson (1993’s The Secret Garden), this isitheimost faithful of
theibook’s
several filmings. You’ll cherish rebellious filly Ginger, mischievous pony
Merrylegs andigallant Beauty, Whose generous heart guides him under caretakers
both kindly andiharsh, from Farmer Grey (Sean Bean) andiyoung groom Joe
Green (Andrew Knott)ito sweet-natured cabbie Jerry Barker (David Thewlis).
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