Movie·1983·1h 47m
Phar Lap
Hero to a nation
Directed By
Simon Wincer
Country
Australia
Language
English
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// overview
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
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Tom Burlinson
Tommy Woodcock
Richard Morgan
'Cashy' Martin
Judy Morris
Bea Davis
Martin Vaughan
Harry Telford
Celia De Burgh
Vi Telford
Ron Leibman
Dave Davis
Vincent Ball
Lachlan McKinnon
John Stanton
Eric Connolly
Peter Whitford
Bert Wolfe
Robert Grubb
William Nielsen
Gia Carides
Emma
James Steele
Jim Pike
Alan Wilson
Jockey in Steam Room
John Stone
Reporter at Stables
// crew
Crew
Simon Wincer
Director
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
David Williamson
Screenplay
Bruce Rowland
Original Music Composer
Tony Paterson
Editor
John Sexton
Producer
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