Phar Lap (1983) 7.0
The true story of a Australian racehorse that becomes a champion with the help of a local stableboy. Director:Simon WincerWriter:David Williamson |
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Phar Lap (1983) 7.0
The true story of a Australian racehorse that becomes a champion with the help of a local stableboy. Director:Simon WincerWriter:David Williamson |
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Richard Morgan | ... | |
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Simon Wells | ... |
Newsboy
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Kelvyn Worth | ... |
Newsboy
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Justin Ridley | ... |
Newsboy
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Martin Vaughan | ... |
Harry Telford
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Brian Granrott | ... |
Reporter
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Celia De Burgh | ... |
Vi Telford
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Steven Bannister | ... |
Cappy Telford (Younger)
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Richard Terrill | ... |
Cappy Telford (Older)
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| Ron Leibman | ... |
Dave Davis
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Ross O'Donovan | ... |
Strapper
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Ashley Grenville | ... |
Strapper
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Les Foxcroft | ... |
Brazier Man
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Phar Lap, the legendary Australian racing horse, is as well-known today for his mysterious death as for his fabulous accomplishments in life. Beginning at the end, the film flashes back to the day that Phar Lap, despite his lack of pedigree, is purchased on impulse by trainer Harry Telford. Phar Lap loses his first races, but Telford's faith in the animal is unshakable. Suddenly the horse becomes a winner, thanks to the love and diligence of stableboy Tommy Woodcock. American-promoter Dave Davis arranges for Phar Lap to be entered in several top races, where his "long shot" status results in heavy losses for the professional gamblers. Just after winning an important race in Mexico, Phar Lap collapses and dies; though the film never comes out and says as much, it is assumed that the horse was "murdered" by the gambling interests. Written by Hal Erickson
For ANYone out there who is: A) an avid horse racing fan B) loves remarkable stories
or C) doesn't need an "all-star" cast to recognize a great film/story.
Phar Lap is great. Find out what happens to a sport when a freak of nature comes on the scene and creates a world-wide panic. From simple fans, horse & animal lovers, politicians and even the mafia. A story that will touch and amaze you in ways you never dreamed possible. See the lengths man would go to get "even" the playing field. Then watch as this thoroughbred smashes the measures taken. If you thought "Old Yeller" was great (and it was), this movie should knock your socks off. It's an amazing true story that MUST be seen to be believed. Forget "Black Stallion" and the rest. Phar Lap is FANtastic!!