Sylvester

Sylvester (1985)

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Melissa Gilbert acquits herself well in this old-fashioned family drama about a gritty Texas orphan named Charlie (Gilbert), a substitute parent for her brothers, determined to succeed in life by converting an unmanageable rodeo horse into an equestrian champion. The transformation from equine dross… More

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PG, 1 hr. 44 min.
Directed By
Tim Hunter
Genres
Drama, Kids & Family
In Theaters
Mar 15, 1985 Wide
On DVD
Apr 6, 2004
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International

    Sweet-natured horse-racing drama

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    A lackadaisical drama that lacks the kinetic energy needed to maintain our interest.

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