Phar Lap (1984): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Phar Lap is a 1984 biographical drama directed by Simon Wincer, starring Tom Burlinson. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $2.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Phar Lap About?
The premise of Phar Lap without spoilers.
A young stable boy named Tommy helps nurse a weak horse, Phar Lap, back to health. As Phar Lap rises to become a celebrated champion racehorse, the stable boy finds himself caught in a web of challenges. Telford must contend with competing trainers, frustrated gamblers, and the schemes of his boss and wife, all vying for control of the valuable stallion and his winnings.
Phar Lap Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- horseback riding
- looking out of a window
- attempted murder
- train station
- animal character name as title
- man wears eyeglasses
- horse sport
- melbourne cup
- american
- horn the musical instrument
- police officer
- girl
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- photography
- dishwashing
- victory
- horse movie
- apoligetic
- conversation
- urban
- horse
- stableboy
- champion
- trainer
- mexico
- gambling
- racehorse
- death
- winner
- great depression
- greed
- city
- racing commentator
- public telephone
- applause
- umbrella
- storm
- letter
- threat
- radio
- cameraman
- film camera
- racecourse
- float
- gate
- mechanic
- committee
- jockey
- younger version of character
- mother daughter relationship
- sticking out one's tongue
Phar Lap Cast
Tom Burlinson stars in Phar Lap. Directed by Simon Wincer.
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Director Simon Wincer
Phar Lap Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Phar Lap 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 55 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 93%
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Metacritic 55 Metascore
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TMDB 72% User score
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Phar Lap Box Office
Phar Lap grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2.9M
- US & Canada
- $2.9M
Phar Lap Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Phar Lap.
Phar Lap Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “A Horse Called Phar Lap” and “Phar Lap: Hero to a Nation”.
- Also known as
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- A Horse Called Phar Lap
- Phar Lap: Hero to a Nation
- Corri cavallo corri
- Corri cavallo corri - Phar Lap
- Phar Lap - Legende einer Nation
- Phar Lap: Národní hrdina
- Cudowny koń
- 菲尔·莱普
- 명마 파렙
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Phar Lap FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Phar Lap, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Phar Lap?
Phar Lap runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Phar Lap released?
Phar Lap was released on August 10, 1984.
Who directed Phar Lap?
Phar Lap was directed by Simon Wincer.
More films by Simon Wincer Who is in the cast of Phar Lap?
Phar Lap stars Tom Burlinson.
How much did Phar Lap make at the box office?
Phar Lap grossed $2.9 million worldwide.
How is Phar Lap rated?
Phar Lap has 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does Phar Lap have a post-credit scene?
No. Phar Lap has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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