Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991)

This is the story of Sonora Webster, a teenage runaway during the Depression. Her life's ambition is to travel to Atlantic City, where "all your dreams come true." After leaving home she ... See full summary »

Director:

Steve Miner

Writers:

Matt Williams, Oley Sassone

Stars:

Gabrielle Anwar, Michael Schoeffling, Cliff Robertson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gabrielle Anwar	...	Sonora Webster
Michael Schoeffling	...	Al Carver
Cliff Robertson	...	Doctor W.F. Carver
Dylan Kussman	...	Clifford Henderson
Kathleen York	...	Marie
Frank Renzulli	...	Mr. Slater
Nancy Moore Atchison	...	Arnette Webster
Lisa Norman	...	Aunt Helen
Lorianne Collins	...	Clarabelle
Elizabeth Hayes	...	Miss Simpson
Laura Lee Norton	...	Mrs. Ellis
Michael J. Matusiak	...	Photographer
Jeff Woodward	...	Reporter #1
David Massry	...	Reporter #2
Cheri Brown	...	Attractive Girl

Storyline

This is the story of Sonora Webster, a teenage runaway during the Depression. Her life's ambition is to travel to Atlantic City, where "all your dreams come true." After leaving home she accepts a job from Dr. Carver and his girl-and-horse high diving act. Starting out as a stable hand her goal is to become a real diving girl. Dr. Carver's son, Al, helps her in her quest by helping her tame a wild horse she's named Lightning. Their early morning practices lead not only to Sonora being put into training as a diving girl, but also for Al's emotions for Sonora to begin to surface. Al leaves after an argument with his father and the diver girl, Marie, is injured in a practice. Sonora finally takes her place and becomes a real diving girl. The act is thriving but fairgrounds are suffering hard times and the show is closed. Al comes back with the surprise revelation of getting the act booked in Atlantic City. Dr. Carver passes away en route to New Jersey and Al takes over. He asks Sonora to...

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Plot Keywords:

diving | new jersey | accident | runaway | horse | 

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Taglines:

The inspiring true-life adventure of a courageous young rebel who defied the odds...and won.

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Romance

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 May 1991 (USA)

Also Known As:

Atithases kardies

Filming Locations:

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA

Box Office

Gross:

$7,300,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Pegasus Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Burt Reynolds turned down the role of Doctor W.F. Carver.

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Goofs

When Sonora and Clifford are talking by the hot dog roaster at the carnival, for the first shot, the chain is off the sprocket then suddenly is back on in the second shot.

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Quotes

Sonora: I can do it because I can do anything!

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Painted Hills (1993)

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Soundtracks

"Weren't So Bad What Used To Be"
Written by Mason Daring
Performed by Eula Lawrence

User Reviews

Great Movie--a favorite

Maybe I am just sentimental, but I love this movie. I saw it when it first came out when I was about 13 or 14. It is a sweet story and Michael Schoeffling (playing Al Carver) is one of my favorite actors. He is no longer acting. I believe he quit his acting career to raise his family (which I think is commendable). The

storyline is interesting and romantic. I love horses and watching them dive is pretty phenomenal. I don't know how close it is to the true story, but it's

fascinating to watch Sonora (played by Gabrielle Anwar) overcome such

tremendous obstacles. It is a safe movie to show any child and most girls will like it if only because of the horses. Almost all of the characters are memorable and play their parts well. Well worth the viewing!