The Adventures of Black Beauty The Hostage (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | 23 min | Adventure, Family

The Adventures of Black Beauty

The Hostage (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | 23 min | Adventure, Family

Vicky and Kevin discover Desmond, an escaped convict, hiding in the stable. He threatens to harm Beauty unless the children aid in his getaway. Desmond though shows his better nature when Kevin is injured.

Director

Charles Crichton (directed by)

Writers

Anna Sewell (with acknowledgement to the classic by) | Victor Pemberton (by) | Ted Willis (series developed by)

Producer

Sidney Cole (produced by)

Composer

Denis King (music composed by)

Cinematographer

Kenneth Higgins (as Ken Higgins)

Editor

Ray Helm

Casting Director

Sheila McIntosh

Production Designer

John Blezard

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 24, 1972

Release date

Sep 24, 1972 (United Kingdom)

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7 cast members

Name	Known for
Judi Bowker Vicky Gordon Vicky Gordon See fewer	Clash of the Titans (1981)
Roderick Shaw Kevin Gordon Kevin Gordon See fewer	The Adventures of Black Beauty (1972)
John Thaw Jack Desmond Jack Desmond See fewer	Inspector Morse (1987)
Charlotte Mitchell Amy Winthrop Amy Winthrop See fewer	Persuasion (1971)
William Lucas Dr. James Gordon Dr. James Gordon See fewer	Portrait of Alison (1955)
Kenneth Thornett P.C. Dickins P.C. Dickins See fewer	The Nine Tailors (1974)
Michael Sheard Jackson Jackson See fewer	Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)