The Black Stallion/Trivia

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  • Actor Allusion: Look closely and you'll see that the photograph of a young Henry is Mickey Rooney in National Velvet.
  • Based on a Dream: Flame was inspired by a dream the author had under anesthetic. Within the novel, it becomes the dream of Steve, the young man who eventually finds and tames Flame.
  • Dyeing for Your Art: In the film, the production team needed a solid black Arabian stallion. Instead, they found Cass Ole, who had a star and socks. Therefore, out came the dye.
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