Phar Lap
1983 · 1h 47m · Drama, Family, History · Australia · Rated PG (US)
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.
Directed by
Simon WincerWritten by
David Williamson6.3Smart score
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attempted murderaustraliabased on true storybiographygreat depressiongreedhorsehorse racingmelbourne, australiaracehorsesportssydney, australia
RatingPG (US)
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