International Velvet
“In Every Girl is the Woman She is Destined to Become... And in Every Woman is the Girl She Used to Be.”
Synopsis
Sarah Brown is sent to England after her parents die in a car crash. There, she lives with her aunt Velvet who introduces Sarah to the world of equestrian competition and gives her the last foal of her own prize horse, The Pie. Under the watchful eye of her aunt and horse trainer Capt. Johnson, Sarah develops into a talented rider who might have a shot at the Olympics.
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International Velvet - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-26
Top Cast
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Tatum O'Neal
Sarah Brown
Christopher Plummer
John Seaton
Anthony Hopkins
Captain Johnson
Nanette Newman
Velvet Brown
Peter Barkworth
Pilot
Dinsdale Landen
Mr. Curtis
Sarah Bullen
Beth
Jeffrey Byron
Scott Saunders
Richard Warwick
Tim
Daniel Abineri
Wilson
Jason White
Roger
Martin Neil
Mike
Douglas Reith
Howard
Margaret John
Headmistress
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 19, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryan Forbes
- Original Score
- Francis Lai
- Original Title
- International Velvet
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Forbes
Bryan Forbes, Enid Bagnold
Francis Lai
Tony Imi
Timothy Gee
Bryan Forbes
Department Leadership Roster
Bryan Forbes
Director
Bryan Forbes
Screenplay
Bryan Forbes
Producer
Tony Imi
Director of Photography
Timothy Gee
Editor
Francis Lai
Original Music Composer
John Furniss
Costume Design
Keith Wilson
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About International Velvet
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What is International Velvet about?
Sarah Brown is sent to England after her parents die in a car crash. There, she lives with her aunt Velvet who introduces Sarah to the world of equestrian competition and gives her the last foal of her own prize horse, The Pie. Under the watchful eye of her aunt and horse trainer Capt. Johnson, Sarah develops into a talented rider who might have a shot at the Olympics.
Who directed International Velvet?
International Velvet was directed by Bryan Forbes.
Who stars in International Velvet?
The principal cast of International Velvet includes Tatum O'Neal, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Hopkins, Nanette Newman, Peter Barkworth.
When was International Velvet released and how long is it?
International Velvet was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for International Velvet?
The original motion picture soundtrack for International Velvet was composed by Francis Lai.
Is International Velvet based on a book or true story?
International Velvet is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Enid Bagnold".
What is the age rating and content advisory for International Velvet?
International Velvet holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).