There Must Be a Pony (TV 1986)

Marguerite Sydney is a celebrated Hollywood star attempting a comeback after a stay in a mental hospital, as well as trying to re-establish a relationship with her teenage son, and risking ... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph Sargent

Writers:

Mart Crowley, James Kirkwood Jr. (novel)

Stars:

Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Wagner, James Coco

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elizabeth Taylor	...	Marguerite Sydney
Robert Wagner	...	Ben Nichols
James Coco	...	Mervin Trellis
William Windom	...	Lee Hertzig
Edward Winter	...	David Hollis
Ken Olin	...	Jay Savage
Dick O'Neill	...	Chief Investigator Roy Clymer
Chad Lowe	...	Josh Sydney
Richard Bright	...	The Detective
Richard Minchenberg	...	Ron Miller
Robby Weaver	...	Chris
Helen Siff	...	Woman at Airport
Charlie Stratton	...	Scott
Terrence Evans	...	Craft Services Man
Grayce Spence	...	Wardrobe Woman

Storyline

Marguerite Sydney is a celebrated Hollywood star attempting a comeback after a stay in a mental hospital, as well as trying to re-establish a relationship with her teenage son, and risking a romance with a mysterious stranger.

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Plot Keywords:

actress | claim in title | mother son relationship | teenage boy | animal in title | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 October 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cenas de Mulher

Company Credits

Production Co:

R.J. Productions, Columbia Pictures Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Not an Oscar winner, but still a nice film

No one else has commented on this film so I will. "There Must Be A Pony" has an award winning cast about a recovering woman (Elizabeth Taylor) who has suffered from mental illness from years in the movie industry. She is trying to get back into the "business" but her reputation and her attitude prevents her from doing so.

After her son (Chad Lowe) comes for a visit at their rented home in Malibu, she meets up with Robert Wagner after being introduced at the horse track by another close friend, Mickey Rooney. Lowe is befriended by Wagner and a strong friendship develops. James Coco plays her confidante and best friend. It is a sweet movie with excellent acting, but it has a sad ending.

This film should DEFINITELY be available on DVD. I think it is a shame that it isn't (yet).