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The Black Arrow (1988)

1988-10-18 · 48m · EN
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Robert Louis Stevenson's exciting epic takes place during England's War of the Roses, when all good people of England were forced to take sides.

One plotting politician, Sir Daniel Brackley, is using the royal unrest to his advantage and unwittingly giving rise to the arrival of a medieval hero, Black Arrow, whose steel cross bow and stout heart are pitted against the kingdom's villains. Black Arrow is saving one final arrow for the assassin who murdered his good friend, Harry Shelton, and left young Richard Shelton fatherless. Join the exciting adventures of Richard Shelton and the mysterious Black Arrow, brought together through turmoil and tragedy to begin the adventure of a lifetime.

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Paul LeadonWriterAlex NicholasWriter

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Bob BainesBob BainesClair CrowtherClair CrowtherPhillip HintonPhillip HintonGraham MattersGraham MattersLloyd MorrisLloyd Morris

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War of the roses

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Genre affinityAdventure · Family · AnimationTheme affinityWar Of The RosesVisual styleAnimationPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily · War Of The RosesActor preference287445 · 321268 · 1203815

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What is The Black Arrow about?

One plotting politician, Sir Daniel Brackley, is using the royal unrest to his advantage and unwittingly giving rise to the arrival of a medieval hero, Black Arrow, whose steel cross bow and stout heart are pitted against the kingdom's villains. Black Arrow is saving one final arrow for the assassin who murdered his good friend, Harry Shelton, and left young Richard Shelton fatherless. Join the exciting adventures of Richard Shelton and the mysterious Black Arrow, brought together through turmoil and tragedy to begin the adventure of a lifetime.

How long is The Black Arrow?

The Black Arrow has a runtime of 48 minutes.