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Phar Lap

Phar Lap
★ 6.9/10•1983•1h 47m•PG•Drama•Family•History

Hero to a nation

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.

Simon Wincer · Director

David Williamson · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageEN
Release DateAug 11, 1983

Actors

Tom Burlinson

Tom Burlinson

Tommy Woodcock

Richard Morgan

Richard Morgan

'Cashy' Martin

Judy Morris

Judy Morris

Bea Davis

Martin Vaughan

Martin Vaughan

Harry Telford

Celia De Burgh

Vi Telford

Ron Leibman

Ron Leibman

Dave Davis

Vincent Ball

Vincent Ball

Lachlan McKinnon

John Stanton

John Stanton

Eric Connolly

Peter Whitford

Peter Whitford

Bert Wolfe

Robert Grubb

Robert Grubb

William Nielsen

Gia Carides

Gia Carides

Emma

James Steele

Jim Pike

Alan Wilson

Jockey in Steam Room

John Stone

Reporter at Stables

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