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Phar Lap

Play trailer Poster for Phar Lap PG,  1983,  1h 48m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 88% 8 Reviews Tomatometer 93% 2,500+ Ratings Popcornmeter
88% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
Tommy (Tom Burlinson) works as a stable boy for horse trainer Harry Telford (Martin Vaughan). Telford takes a risk in leasing a gaunt horse named Phar Lap from his boss, Dave Davis (Ron Leibman), entrusting care of the animal to Tommy. But when Phar Lap begins an unexpected winning spree, Telford must fend off pressure from other racers and disgruntled gamblers — not to mention the boss and his wife (Judy Morris), who have both taken a keen interest in the horse and its earning potential.

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Luke Buckmaster Guardian Jan 2, 2016
The film is buoyed by good performances, strong production values and Williamson's writing, which finds a genuine but bittersweet way to commemorate one of Australian sport's best performing athletes. Go to Full Review
Gillian MacKay Maclean's Magazine Sep 23, 2019
With more confidence and more bravura, the movie might have been as smashing as its subject. Instead, it finishes just out of the money. Go to Full Review
David Elliott Copley News Service Jul 19, 2019
The film is richly acted... And it's as well paced as a good race by director Simon Wincer. Go to Full Review
Lori Hoffman Atlantic City Weekly Jun 12, 2007
4/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Sep 13, 2005
3/5
Caffeinated Clint Moviehole Jun 11, 2005
3/5
A movie you'll never forget....tears aplenty Go to Full Review
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Hagrid P Apr 14, 2017 Classic Australian film & history.
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Cast & Crew

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Simon Wincer

Director

Tom Burlinson

Tommy Woodcock

Martin Vaughan

Harry Telford

Judy Morris

Bea Davis

Ron Leibman

Dave Davis

Celia De Burgh

Vi Telford

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Phar Lap

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Movie Info

Synopsis Tommy (Tom Burlinson) works as a stable boy for horse trainer Harry Telford (Martin Vaughan). Telford takes a risk in leasing a gaunt horse named Phar Lap from his boss, Dave Davis (Ron Leibman), entrusting care of the animal to Tommy. But when Phar Lap begins an unexpected winning spree, Telford must fend off pressure from other racers and disgruntled gamblers — not to mention the boss and his wife (Judy Morris), who have both taken a keen interest in the horse and its earning potential.
Director
Simon Wincer
Producer
John Sexton
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround
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