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Phar Lap

Phar Lap

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 11, 1983

Runtime

1h 47m

Genres

Drama, Family, History

User Score

73%

Original Title

Phar Lap

Production Companies

John Sexton Productions

Director

Simon Wincer

Description

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.