The Colt
“A story of innocence born to the men of the Union First Cavalry.”
Synopsis
During the heat of battle in the midst of the Civil War, a beguilingly innocent colt is born to Union Jim Rabb's beloved mare. Refusing the orders to shoot it, lest it prove a hindrance, Rabb keeps the colt as a consolation in these desperate times-a symbol of hope that leads the men of the First Cavalry on a journey of self-discovery and newfound brotherhood.
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Ryan Merriman
Jim Rabb
Steve Bacic
Sgt. Longacre
William MacDonald
Sgt. Woodruff
Darcy Belsher
Covington
Haig Sutherland
Hatch
Scott Heindl
Lt. Hutton
Peter LaCroix
Capt. Thorndale
Colby Johannson
Cleary
Matthew Currie Holmes
Stanton
Anthony Gerbrandt
Switters
Christopher Redman
Wesley
Richard Kahan
Silsbee
Philip Granger
Leander Calloway
Megan Leitch
Lucy Calloway
Aidan Drummond
Henry
Cassandra Sawtell
Sarah
Chad Krowchuk
Ferris
Brahm Taylor
McPherson
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yelena Lanskaya
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikhail Sholokhov, Stephen Harrigan
- Original Score
- Misha Segal
- Original Title
- The Colt
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Hallmark Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yelena Lanskaya
Mikhail Sholokhov, Stephen Harrigan
Misha Segal
Jon Joffin
Yelena Lanskaya, Benjamin A. Weissman
Robert Halmi Sr., Matthew O'Connor
Department Leadership Roster
Yelena Lanskaya
Director
Yelena Lanskaya
Editor
Brad Gough
Costume Design
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
Jon Joffin
Director of Photography
Matthew Budgeon
Production Design
Matthew O'Connor
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Colt
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What is The Colt about?
During the heat of battle in the midst of the Civil War, a beguilingly innocent colt is born to Union Jim Rabb's beloved mare. Refusing the orders to shoot it, lest it prove a hindrance, Rabb keeps the colt as a consolation in these desperate times-a symbol of hope that leads the men of the First Cavalry on a journey of self-discovery and newfound brotherhood.
Who directed The Colt?
The Colt was directed by Yelena Lanskaya.
Who stars in The Colt?
The principal cast of The Colt includes Ryan Merriman, Steve Bacic, William MacDonald, Darcy Belsher, Haig Sutherland.
When was The Colt released and how long is it?
The Colt was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Colt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Colt was composed by Misha Segal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Colt?
The Colt holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).