Miracle of the White Stallions (1963): Cast & Plot
Miracle of the White Stallions is a 1963 family drama directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Robert Taylor as Col. Podhajsky, John Larch and Lilli Palmer. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Miracle of the White Stallions About?
The premise of Miracle of the White Stallions without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In occupied Austria during World War II, Colonel Alois Podhajsky races to safeguard his beloved Lipizzaner stallions, striving to place them in the right hands rather than let the Nazis seize them. When General George Patton, an avid horse lover, sees the stallions perform, he offers assistance that could determine their fate.
Miracle of the White Stallions Themes & Keywords
· 38 tags- stallion
- horse
- world war two
- year 1945
- george s. patton character
- alois podhajsky character
- spanish riding school vienna
- equestrian
- former nazi
- anti ussr
- horse show
- common interest
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- moral ambiguity
- u.s. army general
- animal evacuation
- escort mission
- animal lover
- white stallion
- stallion and mare
- lipizzan stallion
- man horse relationship
- human horse relationship
- man riding a horse
- man rides a horse
- man on horseback
- boy horse relationship
- girl horse relationship
- 1940s
- horse movie
- american
- american abroad
- austria
- vienna austria
- horse breeding
- nazi
- german army
- based on true story
- based on book
Miracle of the White Stallions Cast & Characters
Robert Taylor leads the cast as Col. Podhajsky, with John Larch as General George S. Patton, Jr. and Lilli Palmer as Vedena Podhajsky. Directed by Arthur Hiller; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Arthur Hiller
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Robert Taylor as Col. Podhajsky - John Larch as General George S. Patton, Jr.
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Lilli Palmer as Vedena Podhajsky - Charles Regnier as General Stryker
Also Starring in Miracle of the White Stallions
· 7 more- James Franciscus Maj. Hoffman
- Curd Jürgens Gen. Tellheim
- Philip Abbott Colonel Reed
- Eddie Albert Rider Otto
- Erik Schumann Capt. Danhoff
- Fritz Wepper Bereiter Hans
- Brigitte Horney Gräfin Arco-Valley
More from Arthur Hiller
More films directed by Arthur Hiller, best-rated first: The Hospital, The Out of Towners, The In-Laws and The Americanization of Emily.
Miracle of the White Stallions Plot Summary
What happens in Miracle of the White Stallions from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During World War II, the rich traditions of the Lipizzaner horses—a breed dating back to 1580—and the revered Spanish Riding School, established in 1735, faced near extinction amidst the chaos of war. These Austrian treasures symbolized centuries of cultural heritage, yet during the German occupation, both faced tremendous threats to their survival.
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Miracle of the White Stallions FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Miracle of the White Stallions, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Miracle of the White Stallions?
Miracle of the White Stallions runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Miracle of the White Stallions released?
Miracle of the White Stallions was released on March 29, 1963.
Who directed Miracle of the White Stallions?
Miracle of the White Stallions was directed by Arthur Hiller.
More films by Arthur Hiller Who is in the cast of Miracle of the White Stallions?
Miracle of the White Stallions stars Robert Taylor as Col. Podhajsky, John Larch as General George S. Patton, Jr. and Lilli Palmer as Vedena Podhajsky, among 11 credited actors.
Does Miracle of the White Stallions have a post-credit scene?
No. Miracle of the White Stallions has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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