Phar Lap (1983)
Hero to a nation
1983 · PG · 1h 47m · Drama, Family, History
Genres: Drama, Family, History
Phar Lap, the big bold chestnut reigned as the king of the turf in the depression that gripped Australia of the 1930s. From his humble beginnings the New Zealand bred horse raced on to become the hero of a nation.
Director: Simon Wincer
Writers: David Williamson
Music by: Bruce Rowland
Cinematography: Russell Boyd
Editor: Tony Paterson
Cast
Tom Burlinson as Tommy WoodcockRichard Morgan as 'Cashy' MartinJudy Morris as Bea DavisMartin Vaughan as Harry TelfordCelia De Burgh as Vi TelfordRon Leibman as Dave DavisVincent Ball as Lachlan McKinnonJohn Stanton as Eric ConnollyPeter Whitford as Bert WolfeRobert Grubb as William NielsenGia Carides as EmmaJames Steele as Jim PikeMore like this
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