Phar Lap (1983) ( A Horse Called Phar Lap (Phar Lap: Heart of a Nation) )

Phar Lap (1983) (Blu-Ray) (*)

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Alternate Title: A Horse Called Phar Lap (Phar Lap: Heart of a Nation)
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Australian Film Institute
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
117 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Commentary
Featurette
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1983 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Simon Wincer

Written By:
Simon Wincer
David Williamson

Actors:
Tom Burlinson ..... Tommy Woodcock
Richard Morgan ..... 'Cashy' Martin
Robert Grubb ..... William Nielsen
Simon Wells ..... Newsboy
Kelvyn Worth ..... Newsboy
Justin Ridley ..... Newsboy
Martin Vaughan ..... Harry Telford
Brian Granrott ..... Reporter
Celia De Burgh ..... Vi Telford
Steven R. Bannister ..... Cappy Telford (Younger)
Richard Terrill ..... Cappy Telford (Older)
Ron Leibman ..... Dave Davis
Ross O'Donovan ..... Strapper
Ashley Grenville ..... Strapper
Les Foxcroft ..... Brazier Man

Synopsis:

Phar Lap, the legendary Australian racing horse, is as well-known today for his mysterious death as for his fabulous accomplishments in life. Beginning at the end, the film flashes back to the day that Phar Lap, despite his lack of pedigree, is purchased on impulse by trainer Harry Telford. Phar Lap loses his first races, but Telford's faith in the animal is unshakable. Suddenly the horse becomes a winner, thanks to the love and diligence of stableboy Tommy Woodcock. American-promoter Dave Davis arranges for Phar Lap to be entered in several top races, where his 'long shot' status results in heavy losses for the professional gamblers. Just after winning an important race in Mexico, Phar Lap collapses and dies; though the film never comes out and says as much, it is assumed that the horse was 'murdered' by the gambling interests.

Portraying the history of the horse that most thought would never succeed, the epic movie moves from the early days when trainer Harry Telford and strapper Tommy Woodcock were the only ones to believe in his potential, to his Melbourne Cup win in 1930 and to the great horse's untimely death in the USA. Starring Tom Burlinson (The Man from Snowy River,). Directed by Simon Wincer (Free Willy, Lightning Jack, The Phantom).

The true story of a Australian racehorse that becomes a champion with the help of a local stableboy.

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