Phar Lap
Phar Lap

Movie·1983·1h 47m

Phar Lap

Hero to a nation

Directed By

Simon Wincer

Country

Australia

Language

English

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The Story

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.

Written By

David Williamson

Producer

John Sexton

Cinematography

Russell Boyd

Music

Bruce Rowland

Editor

Tony Paterson

Themes

sydney, australiaaustraliasportsgreedattempted murderhorseracehorsebiographygreat depressionbased on true storymelbourne, australiahorse racing

Production House

John Sexton Productions

Audience Score

72%

29 votes

Skip9%
Timepass21%
Go for it39%
Perfection31%

Where to watch

Region: AT

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// cast

Cast

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

Bert Wolfe

Robert Grubb

Robert Grubb

William Nielsen

Gia Carides

Gia Carides

Emma

James Steele

Jim Pike

// crew

Crew

Simon Wincer

Simon Wincer

Director

Tony Paterson

Editor

John Sexton

Producer

David Williamson

David Williamson

Screenplay

Bruce Rowland

Original Music Composer

Russell Boyd

Russell Boyd

Director of Photography

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