Phar Lap
"Hero to a nation"
Originally released in 1983. Phar Lap is a drama/family film. directed by Simon Wincer.
Starring Tom Burlinson, Richard Morgan, and Judy Morris
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top 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
Vincent Ball
as Lachlan McKinnon
John Stanton
as Eric Connolly
Peter Whitford
as Bert Wolfe
Robert Grubb
as William Nielsen
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- John Sexton Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phar Lap about?
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 h...
Who directed Phar Lap?
Phar Lap was directed by Simon Wincer.
How long is Phar Lap?
Phar Lap has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Phar Lap released?
Phar Lap was released on August 11, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Phar Lap?
The main cast of Phar Lap includes Tom Burlinson, Richard Morgan, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan, Celia De Burgh.