Phar Lap (1983)

7.2/10 107 min Drama Family History

Overview

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.

Cast

Tom Burlinson

Tommy Woodcock

Richard Morgan

'Cashy' Martin

Judy Morris

Bea Davis

Martin Vaughan

Harry Telford

Ron Leibman

Dave Davis

Vincent Ball

Lachlan McKinnon

John Stanton

Eric Connolly

Robert Grubb

William Nielsen

Gia Carides

Emma

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