Black Arrow (1985): Cast & Plot
Black Arrow is a 1985 adventure film directed by John Hough, starring Stephan Chase as Black Arrow, Oliver Reed and Benedict Taylor. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- John Hough
- Genre
- Adventure
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Arrow About?
The premise of Black Arrow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 15th‑century Wars of the Roses, a knight whose family was slain joins outlaws led by the Black Arrow (Stephan Chase) to seek vengeance. He foils Sir Brackley (Oliver Reed), who plans to murder one ward (Benedict Taylor) and force marriage on another. The story adapts Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic for Disney Pictures.
Black Arrow Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- 15th century
- war of the roses
- adventure hero
- knight
- arrow
- england
- sword
- armor
- tax collector
- horse
- highwayman
- bow
+7 more Show fewer
- earl
- castle
- color in title
- middle age romance
- revenge
- middle ages
- based on novel
Black Arrow Cast & Characters
Stephan Chase leads the cast as Black Arrow, with Oliver Reed as Sir Brackley and Benedict Taylor as Richard. Directed by John Hough; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Hough
- Stephan Chase as Black Arrow
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Oliver Reed as Sir Brackley - Benedict Taylor as Richard
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Donald Pleasence as Sir Oliver Oates
Also Starring in Black Arrow
· 8 more- Aldo Sambrell Scar
- Frank Braña Sykes
- Robert Russell Appleyard
- Fernando Rey Warwick
- Georgia Slowe joanna
- Roy Boyd Lawless
- Ralph Brown Yardley
- Carol Gotell Hannah
More from John Hough
More films directed by John Hough, best-rated first: The Legend of Hell House, Twins of Evil, Escape to Witch Mountain and Dirty Mary Crazy Larry.
Black Arrow Plot Summary
What happens in Black Arrow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During the Wars of the Roses (1455–1487), Sir Daniel is a powerful, unscrupulous knight, surrounded by treacherous retainers: Sir Oliver Oates [Donald Pleasence], Sykes [Frank Braña], Appleyard [Robert Russell], and Scar [Aldo Sambrell]. Since the white rose of the House of York is in the ascendant, Sir Daniel and his household are loyal to York and the white rose. The film takes place just before Warwick [Fernando Rey], the 16th Earl of Warwick, leads his rebellion against Edward IV.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Arrow, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Black Arrow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of the nobleman who is later known as Black Arrow?
Black Arrow Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Black Arrow - Im Krieg der Rosen” and “La Flecha Negra”.
- Also known as
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- Black Arrow - Im Krieg der Rosen
- La Flecha Negra
- Чорна стріла
- Fekete nyíl
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Movies Like Black Arrow
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Black Arrow, The Black Arrow and The Black Knight.
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The Black Arrow 1988 -
The Black Arrow 1948 -
The Black Knight 1954 -
The Black Rose 1950 -
Black Knight 2001 -
The Dark Avenger 1955 -
The Black Shield of Falworth 1954 -
The Sword and the Rose 1953 -
The Scarlet Blade 1963 -
Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood 1973 -
The Flame and the Arrow 1950 -
The Black Pirate 1926
Black Arrow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Black Arrow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Arrow?
Black Arrow runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Black Arrow released?
Black Arrow was released on October 9, 1985.
Who directed Black Arrow?
Black Arrow was directed by John Hough.
More films by John Hough Who is in the cast of Black Arrow?
Black Arrow stars Stephan Chase as Black Arrow, Oliver Reed as Sir Brackley and Benedict Taylor as Richard, among 12 credited actors.
Does Black Arrow have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Arrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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