Phar Lap(1983)
Hero to a nation
Phar Lap Synopsis
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.
Phar Lap (1983) is a drama, family and history film directed by Simon Wincer, released on August 11, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Tom Burlinson, Richard Morgan, Judy Morris and Martin Vaughan. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Simon Wincer
- Writers:
- David Williamson
- Producers:
- John Sexton
- Cinematographer:
- Russell Boyd
- Composer:
- Bruce Rowland
- Production:
- John Sexton Productions
- Status:
- Released
Phar Lap (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Phar Lap before you stream it.
Phar Lap Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Burlinson
as Tommy Woodcock
Richard Morgan
as 'Cashy' Martin
Judy Morris
as Bea Davis
Martin Vaughan
as Harry Telford
- Celia De Burgh
Celia De Burgh
as Vi Telford
Ron Leibman
as Dave Davis
Vincent Ball
as Lachlan McKinnon
John Stanton
as Eric Connolly
- Peter Whitford
Peter Whitford
as Bert Wolfe
Robert Grubb
as William Nielsen
Gia Carides
as Emma
- James Steele
James Steele
as Jim Pike
Key crew
Directed by Simon Wincer, written by David Williamson, produced by John Sexton.
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Phar Lap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 32 ratings.
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Phar Lap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Phar Lap online?
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Phar Lap (1983) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Phar Lap?
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The main cast of Phar Lap (1983) includes Tom Burlinson, Richard Morgan, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan and Celia De Burgh. The film was directed by Simon Wincer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Phar Lap released?
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Phar Lap was released on August 11, 1983 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Phar Lap worth watching?
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Phar Lap (1983) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Phar Lap?
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Yes. The official Phar Lap trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.