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10 August 1984 (USA) moreTagline:
When he beat the odds, they changed the rules. When he broke the records, they weighed him down. But he had one thing on his side...the faith of a boy. Together they lived a legend that inspired a nation and won the heart of the world. morePlot:
The true story of a Australian racehorse that becomes a champion with the help of a local stableboy. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 5 nominations moreUser Comments:
There's never been a bad movie about a horse! more (29 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Tom Burlinson | ... | Tommy Woodcock |
| Richard Morgan | ... | 'Cashy' Martin |
| Robert Grubb | ... | William Nielsen |
| Simon Wells | ... | Newsboy |
| Kelvyn Worth | ... | Newsboy |
| Justin Ridley | ... | Newsboy |
| Martin Vaughan | ... | Harry Telford |
| Brian Granrott | ... | Reporter |
| Celia De Burgh | ... | Vi Telford |
| Steven Bannister | ... | Cappy Telford (Younger) |
| Richard Terrill | ... | Cappy Telford (Older) |
| Ron Leibman | ... | Dave Davis |
| Ross O'Donovan | ... | Strapper |
| Ashley Grenville | ... | Strapper |
| Les Foxcroft | ... | Brazier Man |
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USA:107 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyFun Stuff
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Tommy Woodcock went on to become a horse trainer. One of his greatest success was Reckless, a horse which won the Sydney, Adelaide and Brisbane Cups and finished second in the Melbourne Cup in 1977. Tommy was respected for his training methods and his great love for horses. Tommy and his wife, Emma, had no children but their home was always open to the apprentices that Tommy trained. Tommy Woodcock trained horses until he was 78. He donated several of his personal mementoes of Phar Lap to the Museum of Victoria to go with the Museum's exhibit of Phar Lap's hide. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in The Pyjama Girl Mystery: A True Story of Murder, Obsession and Lies (2006) (V) moreSoundtrack:
Baby Face moreFAQ
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This is a finely crafted Australian docu-drama, a true story, that establishes Simon Wincer as a world-class director. Tom Burlinson, better known as "The Man From Snowy River," is outstanding as Tommy Woodcock, the Aussie horse racing legend.