Centurion: The Dancing Stallion
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{{Infobox film
| name = Centurion: The Dancing Stallion
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| director = Dana Gonzales
| producer = Dana Gonzales
Boon Collins
Randolf Turrow
David Tanner
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| writer = Boon Collins
| starring = Amber Midthunder
Aramis Knight
Patricia de Leon
Sal Lopez
Billy Zane
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| distributor = Lionsgate
| released = {{film date|2023|4|25}}
| runtime = 98 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
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Centurion: The Dancing Stallion is a 2023 American drama film written by Boon Collins, directed by Dana Gonzales and starring Amber Midthunder, Aramis Knight, Patricia de Leon, Sal Lopez and Billy Zane, who served as co-executive producer.{{cite web|last=Legacy|first=Spencer|title=Exclusive Centurion: The Dancing Stallion Trailer Previews Amber Midthunder-Led Drama|date=February 14, 2023|website=Comingsoon.net|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/trailers/1267359-exclusive-centurion-the-dancing-stallion-trailer|accessdate=June 20, 2023}} Rob Schneider served as an executive producer of the film.{{cite web|last=Mantilla|first=Ryan Louis|title='Prey's Amber Midthunder Leads Family Drama in 'Centurion: The Dancing Stallion' Trailer|date=February 14, 2023|website=Collider|url=https://collider.com/amber-midthunder-centurion-the-dancing-stallion-trailer/|accessdate=June 20, 2023}}
Cast
- Aramis Knight as Danny Sanchez
- Amber Midthunder as Ellissia Hall
- Patricia de Leon as Isabella Hall
- Adam Irigoyen as Francisco
- Billy Zane as Jeffrey Hall
- Sal Lopez as Jorge Rodriguez
- Michael Cimino as Miguel
Production
In May 2019, it was announced that Midthunder was cast as the lead.{{cite magazine|last=Vlessing|first=Etan|title=Amber Midthunder Grabs Lead in Drama 'Centurion the Dancing Stallion' (Exclusive)|date=May 24, 2019|magazine=The Hollywood Reporter|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/amber-midthunder-cast-centurion-dancing-stallion-1213530/|accessdate=June 20, 2023}} In June 2019, it was announced that De Leon was cast in the film.{{cite web|last=N'Duka|first=Amanda|title=Brent Sexton Joins Jon Stewart's' Irresistible'; Patricia De Leon Cast In 'Centurion The Dancing Stallion'|date=June 3, 2019|website=Deadline Hollywood|url=https://deadline.com/2019/06/brent-sexton-jon-stewart-irresistible-patricia-de-leon-centurion-the-dancing-stallion-1202623893/|accessdate=June 20, 2023}}
Release
The film was released on demand and digital on April 25, 2023.{{cite web|last=Archer|first=Greg|title=Exclusive: Amber Midthunder on the Making of Centurion: The Dancing Stallion|date=April 24, 2023|website=MovieWeb|url=https://movieweb.com/amber-midthunder-interview-centurion-dancing-stallion/|accessdate=June 20, 2023}}{{cite web|last=Prange|first=Stephanie|title=Family Film 'Centurian: The Dancing Stallion' Due Digitally April 25|date=February 21, 2023|website=Media Play News|url=https://www.mediaplaynews.com/family-film-centurian-the-dancing-stallion-due-digitally-april-25/|accessdate=June 20, 2023}}
Reception
Jennifer Borget of Common Sense Media awarded the film four stars out of five.{{cite web|last=Borget|first=Jennifer|title=Parents' Guide to Centurion: The Dancing Stallion|website=Common Sense Media|url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/centurion-the-dancing-stallion|accessdate=June 20, 2023}}
Natalia Winkelman of The New York Times gave the film a negative review: "...any challenging questions are pushed aside in favor of third-act mechanics."{{cite news|last=Winkelman|first=Natalia|title='Centurion: The Dancing Stallion' Review: Romance on the Ranch|date=April 25, 2023|newspaper=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/movies/centurion-the-dancing-stallion-review.html|accessdate=June 20, 2023}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|10387818}}
- {{Rotten Tomatoes|centurion_the_dancing_stallion}}