Lightning, The White Stallion

– When a stolen white stallion escapes his captors, young Stephanie Ward gives him a new home and a ne..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 35 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Lightning, the White Stallion (1986)

When a stolen white stallion escapes his captors, young Stephanie Ward gives him a new home and a new name: Lightning. As she grooms the horse for show-jumping competition, the pair forms an unbreakable bond. But when Stephanie finds herself in need of an expensive operation, and Lightning's original owner tracks him down, Stephanie sets all her hopes on first prize at the Nationals - and on the horse who's become her best friend!

Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

01 Aug 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

William A. Levey

Writer:

Harry Alan Towers

Main Actors:

Mickey Rooney, Susan George, Isabel García Lorca, Billy Wesley

Plot:

Rich gambler Barney Ingram's white prize stallion Cloverdale III is abducted by creditor Emmett Fallon, but he hits a school-bus and the horse ran off. Schoolkids Lucas Mitchell and Stephanie Ward believe "Emmett's" horse, find it and make a deal. It gets stabled with rich Madame Rene, renamed Lightning, but will be trained by the girl who dreams of a riding career. Barney's gambling debts meanwhile catch up, so he can't enjoy his much younger, ignorant lady-friend.

Production:

Cannon Group

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.8/10