Sylvester(1985)
Her greatest victory waits at the edge of the most dangerous moment of her life.
Sylvester 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.
Sylvester (1985) is a drama and family film directed by Tim Hunter, released on March 15, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling and Constance Towers. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Tim Hunter
- Writers:
- Carol Sobieski
- Producers:
- Martin Jurow
- Cinematographer:
- Hiro Narita
- Composer:
- Lee Holdridge
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
- Revenue:
- $172
- Status:
- Released
Sylvester Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Farnsworth
as John Foster
Melissa Gilbert
as Charlene "Charlie" Railsberg
Michael Schoeffling
as Matt
Constance Towers
as Mrs. Whitney "Muffy" Hyde
Peter Kowanko
as Harris Pell (as Pete Kowanko)
Arliss Howard
as Peter
Chris Pedersen
as Red
Ángel Salazar
as Tommy John
Shizuko Hoshi
as Mrs. Daniels
James Gammon
as Steve
- Yankton Hatten
Yankton Hatten
as Grant Railsberg
- Shane Serwin
Shane Serwin
as Seth Railsberg
Key crew
Directed by Tim Hunter, written by Carol Sobieski, produced by Martin Jurow.
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Sylvester Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 7 ratings.
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Sylvester – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sylvester online?
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Sylvester (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sylvester?
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The main cast of Sylvester (1985) includes Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling, Constance Towers and Peter Kowanko. The film was directed by Tim Hunter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sylvester released?
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Sylvester was released on March 15, 1985 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Sylvester worth watching?
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Sylvester (1985) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.