Escape from the Dark facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Escape from the Dark |
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| Directed by | Charles Jarrott |
| Produced by | Ron Miller |
| Written by | Rosemary Anne Sisson |
| Story by | Burt Kennedy Rosemary Anne Sisson |
| Starring | Alastair Sim Peter Barkworth Maurice Colbourne Susan Tebbs Andrew Harrison Chloe Franks |
| Music by | Ron Goodwin |
| Cinematography | Paul Beeson |
| Editing by | Richard Marden |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | May 26, 1976 (UK) March 11, 1977 (US) |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
Escape from the Dark is a family drama film from 1976. It was made by Walt Disney Productions. In the United States, it was called The Littlest Horse Thieves. The movie is about three brave children who try to save some special horses. These horses worked hard in a coal mine.
The film was first shown in the United Kingdom on May 26, 1976. Later, in the United States, it came out on March 11, 1977. It was shown with another Disney movie, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.
What's the Story About?
The movie takes place in Yorkshire, England, in 1909. For many years, small horses called pit ponies worked in a coal mine. They helped pull coal out of the ground.
But then, new machines were brought in. These machines would make mining faster and earn more money. The mine owners decided they no longer needed the pit ponies. They planned to get rid of them.
Three children named Dave (played by Andrew Harrison), Tommy (played by Benjie Bolgar), and Alice (played by Chloe Franks) find out about this plan. They love the ponies and don't want them to be hurt. So, they come up with a daring idea. They decide to steal the horses to set them free.
Who's in the Movie?
Many talented actors helped bring this story to life. Here are some of the main cast members:
- Alastair Sim played Lord Harrogate
- Peter Barkworth played Richard Sandman
- Maurice Colbourne played Luke Armstrong
- Susan Tebbs played Violet Armstrong
- Andrew Harrison played Dave Sadler
- Chloe Franks played Alice Sandman
- Benjie Bolgar played Tommy Sadler
- Prunella Scales played Mrs. Sandman
- Leslie Sands played Foreman Sam Carter
- Joe Gladwin played Bert
- Jeremy Bulloch played Ginger
Where Was it Filmed?
Filming for Escape from the Dark happened in 1975. The movie was shot in different parts of North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire in England.
Some of the real places used include Arkengarthdale, Langthwaite, and Ripley Castle. Scenes were also filmed at Oakworth railway station. Another location was the Thorpe Hesley pit in South Yorkshire.
See also
In Spanish: Los pequeños ladrones para niños
