Sylvester
“Her greatest victory waits at the edge of the most dangerous moment of her life.”
Synopsis
Charlie is a 16-year-old orphan struggling to raise her two younger brothers when she endeavors to train a wild horse she names Sylvester and turn him into an Olympic jumping champion.
Top Cast
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Richard Farnsworth
John Foster
Melissa Gilbert
Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
Michael Schoeffling
Matt
Constance Towers
Mrs. Whitney "Muffy" Hyde
Peter Kowanko
Harris Pell (as Pete Kowanko)
Arliss Howard
Peter
Chris Pedersen
Red
Ángel Salazar
Tommy John
Shizuko Hoshi
Mrs. Daniels
James Gammon
Steve
Yankton Hatten
Grant Railsberg
Shane Serwin
Seth Railsberg
Richard Jamison
Capt. Marsh
Ariane de Vogue
Ariane
Norman Bennett
Lenny
Sam Laws
Sammy
Victoria Gallegos
Seamstress
Nigel Casserley
Announcer
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 15, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$172
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tim Hunter
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Sobieski
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- Sylvester
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $172
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tim Hunter
Carol Sobieski
Lee Holdridge
Hiro Narita
Martin Jurow
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Sobieski
Writer
Tim Hunter
Director
Hiro Narita
Director of Photography
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Martin Jurow
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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1980
BD Release: 1981-1985
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Daytime on HBO
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylvester
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sylvester about?
Charlie is a 16-year-old orphan struggling to raise her two younger brothers when she endeavors to train a wild horse she names Sylvester and turn him into an Olympic jumping champion.
Who directed Sylvester?
Sylvester was directed by Tim Hunter.
Who stars in Sylvester?
The principal cast of Sylvester includes Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling, Constance Towers, Peter Kowanko.
When was Sylvester released and how long is it?
Sylvester was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Sylvester make at the box office?
Sylvester grossed $172 in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Sylvester?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sylvester was composed by Lee Holdridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sylvester?
Sylvester holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).