Miracle of the White Stallions

19631963
1h 58m

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6.5/10

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Adventure Drama Family

In 1945 the fate of Vienna's famous Lipizzaner stallions hangs into balance. American general Patton could save them but first he asks to see them perform.In 1945 the fate of Vienna's famous Lipizzaner stallions hangs into balance. American general Patton could save them but first he asks to see them perform.In 1945 the fate of Vienna's famous Lipizzaner stallions hangs into balance. American general Patton could save them but first he asks to see them perform.

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- Arthur Hiller
- AJ Carothers
- Alois Podhajsky(book "The Dancing White Horses of Vienna")
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Lilli Palmer in Miracle of the White Stallions (1963)

Robert Taylor and Lilli Palmer in Miracle of the White Stallions (1963)

Brigitte Horney and Lilli Palmer in Miracle of the White Stallions (1963)

Robert Taylor, Curd Jürgens, and Lilli Palmer in Miracle of the White Stallions (1963)

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Trivia
In 1945 after the 328th Regiment, 26th Infantry Division captured the renowned Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Patton, an expert horseman himself, requested a performance of its white Lipizzaner stallions. So on August 21, 1945 a show was put on for General Patton, a host of American officers and troops. He described the in his diary that day, calling it "extremely interesting and magnificently performed."

Goofs
The SS stopped wearing the black uniform after 1938. The events of this movie took place during 1945.

Connections
Edited into The Magical World of Disney: Flight of the White Stallions: Part 1 (1965)

Soundtracks
Minuet
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Written by Luigi Boccherini

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9/10

Inspirational and Historical!

This film tugs at the heartstrings with its memorable music, beautiful and talented animals, and compelling history. Though it opens like a war movie with tankers and soldiers filling the screen, it soon shifts into a moving story about the historic preservation of the famous Lippizaner stallions during the Second World War. This is family-friendly fare and safe for elementary school-age children (approx. third grade and above), to watch and enjoy. Those who love horses will be in awe of the impressive, precise performances these intelligent stallions present. Indeed, this film has so stayed with me since childhood, I leapt at the opportunity to see the Lippizaner stallions of today perform in real-life several years ago. They still "dance" to the same famous song! :)

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