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Phar Lap (1983) The true story of an Australian racehorse that became a champion, with the help of a local stableboy. Cast:

Phar Lap (1983)

The true story of an Australian racehorse that became a champion, with the help of a local stableboy.

Cast:
Tommy Woodcock: Tom Burlinson
Harry Telford: Martin Vaughan
Bea Davis: Judy Morris
Vi Telford: Celia De Burgh
Dave Davis: Ron Leibman
Lachlan McKinnon: Vincent Ball
Eric Connolly: John Stanton
Bert Wolfe: Peter Whitford
William Nielsen: Robert Grubb
'Cashy' Martin: Richard Morgan
Emma: Gia Carides
Jim Pike: James Steele
Newsboy: Justin Ridley
Reporter: Brian Granrott
Cappy Telford (Younger): Steven Bannister
Cappy Telford (Older): Richard Terrill
Strapper: Ashley Grenville
Brazier Man: Les Foxcroft
McCready: Warwick Moss
Mr. Ping: Henry Duval
Edith: Pat Thomson
Jockey in Steam Room: Alan Wilson
Sir Samuel Hordern: Redmond Phillips
Randwick Reporter: Alan Wylie
Committeeman: Arthur Barradell-Smith
Reporter at Station: James Wright
May Holmes: Maggie Millar
Policeman at Stables: Tim Robertson
Reporter at Stables: John Stone
Guy Raymond: Anthony Hawkins
Mechanic: Terry Gill
Police Sergeant: Stuart Finch
Float Driver: Cliff Ellen
Race Commentator: John Russell
Starter: Kevin Blackmore
James Crofton: Roger Newcombe
Jack: Brian Anderson
Trainer: Tommy Woodcock
Baron Long: Len Kaserman
Billy Elliot: Paul Riley
American Reporter: Randall Berger
Mike Vincente: Brian Adams
Sub Editor: John Cobley
Australian Racecalls: Bill Laherty
American Racecall: Dave Johnson
Phar Lap: Towering Inferno

Written by: David Williamson

Director: Simon Wincer

Production: John Sexton Productions

Release date: 13 Apr 1984

Box Office: $2,878,404
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