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Yli esteiden

Original title: International Velvet
  • 1978
  • K-8
  • 2h 7m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
1.6K
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Yli esteiden (1978)
Velvet's orphaned niece Sarah follows her dream of Olympic glory with her horse Arizona Pie.
Play trailer2:32
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38 Photos
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Velvet's orphaned niece Sarah follows her dream of Olympic glory with her horse Arizona Pie.Velvet's orphaned niece Sarah follows her dream of Olympic glory with her horse Arizona Pie.Velvet's orphaned niece Sarah follows her dream of Olympic glory with her horse Arizona Pie.

  • Director
    • Bryan Forbes
  • Writers
    • Enid Bagnold
    • Bryan Forbes
  • Stars
    • Tatum O'Neal
    • Christopher Plummer
    • Anthony Hopkins
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bryan Forbes
    • Writers
      • Enid Bagnold
      • Bryan Forbes
    • Stars
      • Tatum O'Neal
      • Christopher Plummer
      • Anthony Hopkins
    • 28User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:32
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    Photos38

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    Tatum O'Neal in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Tatum O'Neal in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Tatum O'Neal in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Nanette Newman in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Jeffrey Byron in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Anthony Hopkins and Tatum O'Neal in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Tatum O'Neal and Nanette Newman in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Tatum O'Neal and Nanette Newman in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Christopher Plummer and Nanette Newman in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Tatum O'Neal and Daniel Abineri in Yli esteiden (1978)
    Tatum O'Neal and Jeffrey Byron in Yli esteiden (1978)

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    Tatum O'Neal
    Tatum O'Neal
    • Sarah Brown
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • John Seaton
    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Captain Johnson
    Nanette Newman
    Nanette Newman
    • Velvet Brown
    Peter Barkworth
    Peter Barkworth
    • Pilot
    Dinsdale Landen
    Dinsdale Landen
    • Mr. Curtis
    Sarah Bullen
    • Beth
    Jeffrey Byron
    Jeffrey Byron
    • Scott Saunders
    Richard Warwick
    Richard Warwick
    • Tim
    Daniel Abineri
    Daniel Abineri
    • Wilson
    Jason White
    Jason White
    • Roger
    Martin Neil
    • Mike
    Douglas Reith
    Douglas Reith
    • Howard
    Dennis Blanch
    • Policeman
    Norman Wooland
    Norman Wooland
    • Team Doctor
    Susan Jameson
    Susan Jameson
    • T.V. Interviewer
    Brenda Cowling
    Brenda Cowling
    • Alice
    James Smillie
    James Smillie
    • Commentator
    • Director
      • Bryan Forbes
    • Writers
      • Enid Bagnold
      • Bryan Forbes
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The producers wanted Dame Elizabeth Taylor to reprise her role as Velvet Brown. Actresses Julie Andrews, Jean Simmons, Claire Bloom and Glenda Jackson were under consideration as replacements. The role ultimately went to Nanette Newman, wife of director Bryan Forbes.
    • Goofs
      When the horses are being loaded onto and unloaded off the aircraft, the engine covers are clearly displayed. These are only used when an aircraft is parked overnight, or stored out of service. They would certainly be removed long before flight (the crew are shown going through pre-start checks), and not placed back over the engines immediately after landing (they were visible as the "passengers" were getting off the aircraft).
    • Quotes

      Sarah Brown: I know exactly what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna chosen for the Olympic team.

    • Connections
      Featured in Meeting the Challenge: International Velvet (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Fame and Glory
      (uncredited)
      Music by Albert Matt
      Boosey & Hawkes Ltd

    User reviews28

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    9/10
    A great horse movie!
    I absolutely love this movie, I cry every time...maybe because as a girl, I always wanted to ride in the Olympics, I don't know. Of course it isn't the same as the original, (another movie I love), but it's set in a completely different time...

    The riding sequences were great, the references to the original were good, and overall, the acting was pretty good. Christopher Plummer was a surprise, and I loved Anthony Hopkins in his part as the taskmaster coach!

    I own the video, and have shown it to my young daughters...they love it too!

    A piece of fluff definitely, but for a girl who had a dream...it's awesome!
    helpful•9
    5
    • heatherdmg
    • Oct 8, 2006

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    FAQ8

    • What is 'International Velvet' about?
    • Is 'International Velvet' based on a book?
    • How long after 'National Velvet' ends does 'International Velvet' take place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 11, 1979 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • International Velvet
    • Filming locations
      • Charnock Richard, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,009,238
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,009,238
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 7 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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