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.
Acting
Tom Burlinson's sweaty devotion to a horse
Cinematography
Dusty racetracks that feel genuinely 1930s
Practical Effects
Multiple horses played Phar Lap, all legends
Director
Simon Wincer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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