Phar Lap 40 years old

Hero to a Nation

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.

Credits

Phar Lap Cast

Name	Character
Tom Burlinson He was 27, now 68 years old	as Tommy Woodcock
Judy Morris She was 36, now 77 years old	as Bea Davis
Richard Morgan He was 24, 48 years old when he died	as 'Cashy' Martin

Phar Lap Crew

Name	Department
David Williamson as Writer. He was 41 (now 82) years old	Writing
Simon Wincer as Director. He was 40 (now 81) years old	Directing