Phar Lap

Overview

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.

Directed by Simon Wincer

Top cast

Tom Burlinson

Tommy Woodcock

Richard Morgan

'Cashy' Martin

Judy Morris

Bea Davis

Martin Vaughan

Harry Telford

C

Celia De Burgh

Vi Telford

Ron Leibman

Dave Davis

Vincent Ball

Lachlan McKinnon

John Stanton

Eric Connolly

P

Peter Whitford

Bert Wolfe

Robert Grubb

William Nielsen

Gia Carides

Emma

J

James Steele

Jim Pike

A

Alan Wilson

Jockey in Steam Room

J

John Stone

Reporter at Stables

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