Phar Lap (1983)


Phar Lap
Release Date11 August 1983
Other NamesPhar Lap: Heart of a Nation
TaglineWhen 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.
GenreBiography, Drama, Family, History, Sport
CountryAustralia
Filming LocationsKurnell Sandhills, Kurnell, New South Wales, Australia
LanguageEnglish
Sound MixDolby
ColorColor
Film TypeFeature
Film ClassDocudrama, Sports Drama
ThemesHorses, Underdogs
TonesAffectionate, Earthy, Rousing, Nostalgic, Bittersweet, Poignant
TagsAustralian [nationality], Gambling, Horse Racing, Horse Trainer, Murder, Racehorse
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Phar Lap (also released as "Phar Lap: Heart of a Nation") is a 1983 film about the Australian racehorse Phar Lap. The film starred Tom Burlinson and was written by famous Australian playwright David Williamson.


Cast and Crew


Cast

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

Richard Terrill
Cappy Telford

Ron Leibman
Dave Davis

Ross O'Donovan
Strapper

Ashley Grenville
Strapper

Les Foxcroft
Brazier Man

Warwick Moss
McCready

Henry Duvall
Mr. Ping

Pat Thomson
Edith

Judy Morris
Bea Davis

James Steele
Jim Pike

Alan Wilson
Jockey in Steam Room

Vincent Ball
Lachlan McKinnon

Redmond Phillips
Sir Samuel Hordern

Peter Whitford
Bert Wolfe

Alan Wylie
Randwick Reporter

John Stanton
Eric Connolly

Don Reid
Committeeman

Brian Harrison
Committeeman

Denzil Howson
Committeeman

Arthur Barradell-Smith
Committeeman

James Wright
Reporter at Station

Maggie Millar
May Holmes

Tim Robertson
Policeman at Stables

John Stone
Reporter at Stables

Anthony Hawkins
Guy Raymond

Terry Gill
Mechanic

Stuart Finch
Police Sergeant

Cliff Ellen
Float Driver

Kevin Blackmore
Starter

Roger Newcombe
James Crofton

Brian Anderson
Jack

Tommy Woodcock
Trainer

Len Kaserman
Baron Long

Paul Riley
Billy Elliot

John Higgins
American Reporter

Arthur Sherman
American Reporter

Randall Berger
American Reporter

Brian Adams
Mike Vincente

John Cobley
Sub Editor

Shawn Cosgrove
Australian Racecalls

Bill Laherty
Australian Racecalls

Dave Johnson
American Racecall

John Russell
Race Commentator

Barbara Jungwirth
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Towering Inferno
Phar Lap

Director

Simon Wincer
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Producer

David Williamson
written by

John Sexton
producer

Original Music

Bruce Rowland
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Cinematographer

Russell Boyd
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Editor

Tony Paterson
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Production Designer

Lawrence Eastwood
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Costume Designer

Anna Senior
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Production Manager

Richard Davis
executive in charge of production

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

Michael Bourchier
second assistant director

Murray Newey
first assistant director

Art Department

Tony Larkins
stand-by props

Sound Department

Peter Burgess
sound effects editor

Frank Lipson
dialogue editor

Terry Rodman
supervising sound editor

Special Effects

Conrad Rothmann
special effects supervisor

Camera and Electrical Department

Brian Bansgrove
gaffer

Nixon Binney
camera operator

Ray Brown
key grip

Dan Burstall
camera operator

Colin Chase
electrician

David Connell
camera operator

Editorial Department

Carmen Galán
first assistant editor

Other Crew

Jo Weeks
script supervisor

Tommy Woodcock
technical supporter

Production Company

Michael Edgley International
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Phar Lap Management
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Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation
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Distributor

Hoyts Distribution
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RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video
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Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Miscellaneous

Percepto Records
score album released by