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7.2/10 • 28

1983-08-111h 47m

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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.

Directors
Simon Wincer
Editors
Tony Paterson

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Tom Burlinson

    Tom Burlinson

    Tommy Woodcock

  2. Richard Morgan

    Richard Morgan

    'Cashy' Martin

  3. Judy Morris

    Judy Morris

    Bea Davis

  4. Martin Vaughan

    Martin Vaughan

    Harry Telford

  5. Celia De Burgh

    Celia De Burgh

    Vi Telford

  6. Ron Leibman

    Ron Leibman

    Dave Davis

  7. Vincent Ball

    Vincent Ball

    Lachlan McKinnon

  8. John Stanton

    John Stanton

    Eric Connolly

  9. Peter Whitford

    Peter Whitford

    Bert Wolfe

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
--
Revenue
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Keywords
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