Phar Lap (1984)

  • PG
  • 04/13/1984 (US)
  • Drama, Family, History
  • 1h 47m

Hero to a nation

Overview

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

Cast

Tom Burlinson's headshot

Tom Burlinson

Tommy Woodcock
Richard Morgan's headshot

Richard Morgan

'Cashy' Martin
Judy Morris's headshot

Judy Morris

Bea Davis
Martin Vaughan's headshot

Martin Vaughan

Harry Telford
Celia De Burgh's headshot

Celia De Burgh

Vi Telford
Ron Leibman's headshot

Ron Leibman

Dave Davis
Vincent Ball's headshot

Vincent Ball

Lachlan McKinnon
John Stanton's headshot

John Stanton

Eric Connolly

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