The Rocking Horse Winner
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Synopsis
A strange and tragic tale of a young boy who is able to predict race winners at the horse track by riding his own rocking horse to aid his parents out of their endless round of debts.
Top Cast
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Valerie Hobson
Hester Grahame
John Howard Davies
Paul Grahame
Ronald Squire
Oscar Cresswell
John Mills
Bassett
Hugh Sinclair
Richard Grahame
Charles Goldner
Mr. Tsaldouris
Susan Richards
Nanny
Cyril Smith
bailiff
Anthony Holles
Bowler Hat
Johnnie Schofield
1st Chauffeur
Michael Ripper
2nd Chauffeur
Caroline Steer
Joan Grahame
Melanie Mackenzie
Matilda Grahame
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Pelissier
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Pelissier
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Rocking Horse Winner
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Pelissier
Anthony Pelissier, D. H. Lawrence
William Alwyn
Desmond Dickinson
John Seabourne Sr.
John Mills
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Pelissier
Director
John Mills
Producer
Anthony Pelissier
Screenplay
John Seabourne Sr.
Editor
Desmond Dickinson
Director of Photography
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rocking Horse Winner
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rocking Horse Winner about?
A strange and tragic tale of a young boy who is able to predict race winners at the horse track by riding his own rocking horse to aid his parents out of their endless round of debts.
Who directed The Rocking Horse Winner?
The Rocking Horse Winner was directed by Anthony Pelissier.
Who stars in The Rocking Horse Winner?
The principal cast of The Rocking Horse Winner includes Valerie Hobson, John Howard Davies, Ronald Squire, John Mills, Hugh Sinclair.
When was The Rocking Horse Winner released and how long is it?
The Rocking Horse Winner was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rocking Horse Winner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rocking Horse Winner was composed by William Alwyn.
Is The Rocking Horse Winner based on a book or true story?
The Rocking Horse Winner is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "D. H. Lawrence".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rocking Horse Winner?
The Rocking Horse Winner holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).