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Phar Lap

PG1h 47m1983Simon Wincer
IMDb: 7.2/10Rotten: 88%Metacritic: 55/100
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"Hero to a nation"

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.

DramaFamilyHistoryBiography
Sydney, AustraliaAustraliaSportsGreedAttempted MurderHorseRacehorseBiographyGreat DepressionBased On True Story

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What is Phar Lap (1983) 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 hero of a nation.

Who stars in Phar Lap?

Phar Lap stars Tom Burlinson (Tommy Woodcock), Richard Morgan ('Cashy' Martin), Judy Morris (Bea Davis), Martin Vaughan (Harry Telford), Celia De Burgh (Vi Telford). The film was directed by Simon Wincer.

How long is Phar Lap?

Phar Lap has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated PG.

Is Phar Lap worth watching?

Phar Lap holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama, Family, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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