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Overview
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Writer:
David Williamson (written by)
Release Date:
10 August 1984 (USA) more
Tagline:
When he beat the odds, they changed the rules. When he broke the records, they weighed him down. But he had one thing on his side...the faith of a boy. Together they lived a legend that inspired a nation and won the heart of the world. more
Plot:
The true story of a Australian racehorse that becomes a champion with the help of a local stableboy. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
4 wins & 5 nominations more
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Great Flick! more (29 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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 Bannister | ... | Cappy Telford (Younger) |
| Richard Terrill | ... | Cappy Telford (Older) |
| Ron Leibman | ... | Dave Davis |
| Ross O'Donovan | ... | Strapper |
| Ashley Grenville | ... | Strapper |
| Les Foxcroft | ... | Brazier Man |
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Also Known As:
Phar Lap: Heart of a Nation
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USA:107 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Australia:PG (TV rating) | USA:PG (certificate #27386) | Finland:S | Australia:G
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After Phar Lap's death, his stuffed hide was donated to the Melbourne Museum (where it is one of the main attractions), his skeleton to Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa and his heart to the National Museum of Australia in Canberra. His heart was remarkable for its size, weighing 6.2 kg, compared with an average horse's heart weight of 3.2 kg. more
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Referenced in The Pyjama Girl Mystery: A True Story of Murder, Obsession and Lies (2006) (V) more
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There's a Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder more
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For ANYone out there who is: A) an avid horse racing fan B) loves remarkable stories
or C) doesn't need an "all-star" cast to recognize a great film/story.
Phar Lap is great. Find out what happens to a sport when a freak of nature comes on the scene and creates a world-wide panic. From simple fans, horse & animal lovers, politicians and even the mafia. A story that will touch and amaze you in ways you never dreamed possible. See the lengths man would go to get "even" the playing field. Then watch as this thoroughbred smashes the measures taken. If you thought "Old Yeller" was great (and it was), this movie should knock your socks off. It's an amazing true story that MUST be seen to be believed. Forget "Black Stallion" and the rest. Phar Lap is FANtastic!!