Phar Lap
“Hero to a nation”
Synopsis
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.
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Phar Lap (1983) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-25
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tom Burlinson
Tommy Woodcock
Richard Morgan
'Cashy' Martin
Judy Morris
Bea Davis
Martin Vaughan
Harry Telford
Celia De Burgh
Vi Telford
Ron Leibman
Dave Davis
Vincent Ball
Lachlan McKinnon
John Stanton
Eric Connolly
Peter Whitford
Bert Wolfe
Robert Grubb
William Nielsen
Gia Carides
Emma
James Steele
Jim Pike
Alan Wilson
Jockey in Steam Room
John Stone
Reporter at Stables
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 20, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Wincer
- Screenplay & Story
- David Williamson
- Original Score
- Bruce Rowland
- Original Title
- Phar Lap
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- John Sexton Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Wincer
David Williamson
Bruce Rowland
Russell Boyd
Tony Paterson
John Sexton
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Wincer
Director
Tony Paterson
Editor
Anna Senior
Costume Design
John Sexton
Producer
Lawrence Eastwood
Production Design
David Williamson
Screenplay
Bruce Rowland
Original Music Composer
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phar Lap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phar Lap about?
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.
Who directed Phar Lap?
Phar Lap was directed by Simon Wincer.
Who stars in Phar Lap?
The principal cast of Phar Lap includes Tom Burlinson, Richard Morgan, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan, Celia De Burgh.
When was Phar Lap released and how long is it?
Phar Lap was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Phar Lap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phar Lap was composed by Bruce Rowland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phar Lap?
Phar Lap holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).