Phar Lap Poster

Phar Lap

Hero to a nation

Starring: Tom Burlinson, Richard Morgan, Judy Morris, Martin Vaughan, Celia De Burgh

Writer: David Williamson

Release Date:
August 11, 1983
Ratings:
7.2 / 10
Director:
Simon Wincer
Companies:
John Sexton Productions

Overview

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.