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Director: Simon Wincer
Cast: Tom Burlinson, Richard Morgan, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan
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.
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Phar Lap, the 1983 film directed by Simon Wincer, is a gripping historical drama that transports viewers back to the Great Depression in Australia. With powerful performances from Tom Burlinson and the rest of the cast, the film vividly brings to life the inspiring true story of Phar Lap, the champion racehorse who became a beloved national hero during a time of economic hardship and struggle.
Phar Lap is a 1983 Australian biographical drama film about the racehorse Phar Lap. The film stars Tom Burlinson and was written by David Williamson.
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