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Phar Lap (1983)
Released By: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Simon Wincer
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Celia de Burgh, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan, Ron Leibman, Tom Burlinson, Vincent Ball
Published ID: 559
UPC: N/A
Plot: Phar Lap, the legendary New Zealand-bred racing horse, is as well-known today for his mysterious death as for his fabulous accomplishments in life. Beginning at the end, the film flashes back to the day that Phar Lap, despite his lack of pedigree, is purchased on impulse by trainer Harry Telford (Martin Vaughan). Phar Lap loses his first races, but Telford's faith in the animal is unshakable. Suddenly the horse becomes a winner, thanks to the love and diligence of stableboy Tommy Woodcock (Tom Burlinson). American-promoter Dave Davis (Ron Leibman) arranges for Phar Lap to be entered in several top races, where his long shot status results in heavy losses for the professional gamblers. Just after winning an important race in Mexico, Phar Lap collapse and dies; though the film never comes out and says as much, it is assumed that the horse was murdered by the gambling interests. The film is based on a book by Michael Wilkinson. The real-life Tommy Woodcock appears in the film as an elderly trainer. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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5 BIG STARS
Added 6/7/2009

This is a fantastic movie that would be as successful as Seabiscuit if people knew about it. I want to buy several copies but can't find it in DVD...please release on DVD!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My Favorite Movie of all time
Added 11/1/2008

Yes this is my favorite movie and I hope they release it on DVD soon.. The story makes me cheer and cry so many times over. A horse with a heart of gold. A feel good movie of all times! Please release on DVD soon! ( And don't buy any boot-legged copies as a copy I bought on Ebay they showed the ending first leading into the movie! I was so upset )
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Amazing Movie
Added 5/22/2008

This was a wonderful movie and a complete tear jerker!! No matter how many times I see it, it makes me cry!! This movie needs to be released to dvd format!! There are many people out there that feel the same way I do!! I would be one of the first in line to buy this!!!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Good but not the greatest
Added 5/4/2008

He was a great horse but let's be real. Statements that he'd beat Secretariat by a length are ridiculous. Yes, let's just ignore the fact that Phar Lap never once matched Secretariat's fastest times at 1.25, 1.5 or anything in between. Secretariat STILL retains some world records. No horse has ever even broken 2:25 in 1.5 on dirt and Secretariat did it a full second faster. At his fastest, no thoroughbred in history could defeat him.

Please.

0 out of 2 people found this helpful.
MY FAVORITE MOVIE EVER!!!
Added 11/2/2007

At the snap of my fingers when asked what my favorite movie of all time is...It is Phar Lap. It has been many years since i have seen it. I think they show it on AMC or Turner classics every once in awhile. Reading the reviews here brings tears to my eyes thinking about the value the movie has played in my life. I was in my teens when I first saw it, and I still take every step with the lessons and meanings I learned from this movie.

Seabiscuit was a Lite version of Phar Lap. To me It seemd like an out right rip off. I feel the release of Seabiscuit pretty much doomed this movies DVD release in the States. But still, this is motion picture and a story telling creation at its very best. The quality of the movie runs neck and neck to the nonfiction reality of the myth that was created by the creature. The horse so powerful that even in re-creation can conjure spiritual guidance through ones own life. Not just a beast, but even after death a charismatic anthem to life itself. I pray for this horses soul. he is blessed.


If they made this product available, this is one I would personally buy at least 50 copies of and give out as gifts to those I cared about the most.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
5 BIG STARS
Added 6/7/2009

This is a fantastic movie that would be as successful as Seabiscuit if people knew about it. I want to buy several copies but can't find it in DVD...please release on DVD!
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
My Favorite Movie of all time
Added 11/1/2008

Yes this is my favorite movie and I hope they release it on DVD soon.. The story makes me cheer and cry so many times over. A horse with a heart of gold. A feel good movie of all times! Please release on DVD soon! ( And don't buy any boot-legged copies as a copy I bought on Ebay they showed the ending first leading into the movie! I was so upset )
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Amazing Movie
Added 5/22/2008

This was a wonderful movie and a complete tear jerker!! No matter how many times I see it, it makes me cry!! This movie needs to be released to dvd format!! There are many people out there that feel the same way I do!! I would be one of the first in line to buy this!!!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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