A young girl's unwavering faith in a battered horse takes them both to the prestige and honor of national competition in this touching, heroic drama. Melissa Gilbert makes a spirited film debut as Chatrlie Railsberg, a 16-year-old wrangler who recognizes the noble spirit of a wild horse she christens "Sylvester." Oscar? nominee, 2000, 'The Straight Story', Best Actor in a Leading Role, Richard Farnsworth portrays John Foster, a hard-headed stockyard boss who takes Charlie and her "two" orphaned brothers into his home. Foster is convinced that Sylvester is worthless, but is prove wrong when Sylvester and Charlie become the odds-on favorite at the National Equestrian Trials. Before it's all over, Charlie falls in love and is faced with the opportunity ? and decision ? of a lifetime.
Released:
Tue, 04/06/2004
Format Aspect Ratio:
1.85-Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
2-Channel Stereo
Actors:
Richard Farnsworth - Foster
Actors:
Melissa Gilbert - Charlie
Actors:
Michael Schoeffling - Matt
Actors:
Constance Towers - Muffy
Actors:
Pete Kowanko - Harris
Actors:
Yankton Hatten - Grant
Actors:
Shane Serwin - Seth
Actors:
Chris Pedersen - Red
Actors:
Angel Salazar - Tommy John
Actors:
Arliss Howard - Peter
Actors:
Shizuko Hoshi - Mrs. Daniels
Actors:
Richard Jamison - Capt. Marsh
Actors:
James Gammon - Steve
Actors:
Ariane de Vogue - Ariane
Actors:
Norman Bennett - Lenny
Actors:
Victoria Gallegos - Sandy
Actors:
Nigel Casserley - Announcer
Actors:
Barbara Brumley - Secretary
Actors:
Dabney Garrett Munson - Judge
Actors:
Helmut Graetz - Dressage Official
Actors:
Earl John McElroy - Auctioneer
Actors:
Brian T. O'Connor - Broadcaster
Actors:
Stuart Silbar - Broadcaster
Actors:
Maggie Wise Riley - Steward
Actors:
J. P. Robertson - Trucker
Actors:
Michael Osborne - Irish Trainer
Actors:
Linda Snead - Steward
Actors:
Dan Lufkin - Starter
