The Derby Stallion (2005)

An alcoholic former horse-trainer perceives in a fifteen-year-old boy a unique gift of horsemanship and makes it possible for the boy to conceive his dream and pursue it.

Director:

Craig Clyde

Writer:

Kimberly Gough

Stars:

Bill Cobbs, Zac Efron, William R. Moses

Cast

Credited cast:
Bill Cobbs	...	Houston Jones
Zac Efron	...	Patrick McCardle
William R. Moses	...	Jim McCardle
Tonja Walker	...	Linda McCardle
Michael Nardelli	...	Randy Adams
Crystal Hunt	...	Jill Overton
Colton James	...	Donald
Rob Pinkston	...	Chuck Overton
Billy Preston	...	Will Gentry
Isabella Davidson	...	Tammy McCardle
Abrianna Davidson	...	Annie McCardle
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Sarah Blackman	...	Julie Gillette
Preston Brant	...	Young Houston Jones
K.C. Clyde	...	Cooper Willams
Edward J. Davidson	...	County Worker

Storyline

Fifteen-year-old Patrick doesn't know what he wants to do with his life, and the pressure put on him by his dad isn't helping. But then he meets a misunderstood horse trainer who convinces him to train for the Derby Cup. Can Patrick convince his parents to let him compete, beat out out the rich town bully -- and find the champion that lies within?

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Plot Keywords:

horse trainer | dream | bully | teen | self discovery | 

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Taglines:

A Boy. A Horse. Champions.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 July 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alma de Campeão

Filming Locations:

Virginia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$750,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

TWD Enterprises, Scorpio Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the kids cannot get the vehicle started, the father realises that the spark plug wires have been pulled out. However, when the vehicle starts, it is a diesel engine running, which does not have spark plugs.

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Connections

References Dr. Phil (2002)

User Reviews

the film is as hot as Zack

i love this film so much it has a great story line and the actors are amazing.it helped that the film had Zack Efron in because he is a talented actor who recently the lead in high school musical i gave this film 10/10 because it was amazing and i dint want 2 blink because i did not want 2 miss a second of it i also thought that the film was heart warming and it made me see a whole new side of Zack's acting skills i no that i cant wait to see him in his new film hairspray because if it is as good as this it will be at the top of the charts the only downside to this film is that Crystal Hunt who plays Jill Overton got 2 kiss Zack i was so Jealous if only i lived in America i would of auditioned for that part but i live in england for now