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| 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful By This review is from: Phar Lap (VHS Tape) This great 1983 Australian movie was made 20 years before Sea Biscuit and commemorates the legendary galloper Phar Lap, foaled in NZ in 1926 but raced in Australia and Mexico (last start) until his death in the US in April 1932.In a sensational career that produced 37 wins from 51 starts, including the 1930 Melbourne Cup, 'Big Red' ( a nickname also applied to the 1973 Kentucky Derby winner Secretariat)gave Aussies something to cheer about in the Great Depression years. The film gives some idea of how this horse, captured the nation's imagination with Tom Burlinson playing the role of a young stapper called Tommy Woodcock, who was devoted to Phar Lap, and who later as a trainer in his declining years almost won the Melbourne Cup with Reckless (runner up in 1977). Phar Lap's heart was discovered to be 50% larger than a normal equine heart and judging by the Americans who have reviewed this movie I would also like to say that they have shown 'big hearts' with many praising the... Read more 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful By Sandra Hayward (Canada) - See all my reviews This review is from: Phar Lap (VHS Tape) I have seen this movie both on tape and at the theatre. It is the type to watch over and over again. A true story and a very good one if you love horses the way my entire family does. I can't wait for it to be released on DVD since I have already worn out one VHS copy. The way this horse takes so much abuse and still keeps going is utterly amazing and the end is still a tearful one for me. By This review is from: Phar Lap (VHS Tape) I remember seeing the movie Phar Lap in a theatre when I was 16... The movie was beyond amazing... I don't think there was one dry eye (guys too) at the end of the movie. I've seen tons of horse movies, and I've never experienced so many emotions in any movie than this one. It's funny, sad, happy, invigorating and maddening all in one movie. Even if you're not a big fan of horses, this movie is full of action and describes an amazing story of an AMAZING PHAR LAP! I'd like to thank the guy who wrote the long review on how PHAR LAP actually died, because until then, I too thought the Americans killed Phar Lap because of greed and jealousy... Till this day the thought of it sickened me. I guess when something tragic like this happens, people want someone to take responsibility for the tragedy now... Unfortunately in some cases the wrong person/s are accused... That is until the actual facts are know. Anyway... If you get a chance to view this movie, you will NOT be dissapointed!!! |
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