Drama ·Family ·History · Australia · 1983 · 1h 47m

Phar Lap

Phar Lap poster
Director
Simon Wincer
Cast
Tom Burlinson as Tommy Woodcock Richard Morgan as 'Cashy' Martin Judy Morris as Bea Davis Martin Vaughan as Harry Telford Celia De Burgh as Vi Telford Ron Leibman as Dave Davis
Crew
Russell Boyd — Director of Photography Tony Paterson — Editor Bruce Rowland — Original Music Composer David Williamson — Screenplay John Sexton — Producer Lawrence Eastwood — Production Design
Tagline

Hero to a nation

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Phar Lap — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
sydney, australiaaustraliasportsgreedattempted murderhorseracehorsebiographygreat depressionbased on true storymelbourne, australiahorse racing
Key Collaborators
Simon Wincer Director Russell Boyd Director of Photography Tony Paterson Editor Bruce Rowland Original Music Composer David Williamson Screenplay John Sexton Producer Lawrence Eastwood Production Design Anna Senior Costume Design
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