SYLVESTER [IMPORT]

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• Release Year: 1985
• Genre: Drama, Sports
• Plot: 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 Charlie 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.
• Cast: Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling, Constance Towers, Peter Kowanko, Yankton Hatten, Shane Serwin, Chris Pedersen, Ángel Salazar, Arliss Howard, Shizuko Hoshi, Richard Jamison, James Gammon, Ariane de Vogue, Norman Bennett, Sam Laws, Victoria Gallegos, Nigel Casserley, Barbara Brumley, Dabney Garrett Munson, Helmut Graetz, Earl John McElroy, Brian T. O'Connor, Stuart Silbar, Maggie Wise Riley, J.P. Robertson, Michael Osborne, Linda Snead, Dan W. Lufkin, Tim Hunter, Carol Sobieski
• Director: Tim Hunter
• Runtime: 1:43
• Company: Columbia Pictures, Rastar Pictures
• Media Format: Movie