Sylvester (1985)
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67% of users liked it
(1,199 ratings)
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 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 to championship dressage is not an easy road, and helping Charlie is the often tipsy but tough Foster (Richard Farnsworth), as well as Matt, the man who captures her heart (Michael Schoeffling). After they succeed in training the actually talented horse, they head for the blue grass and bluer blood of Kentucky, where the equestrian and racing elite hold court over all, including newcomers from Texas. Now they have to coax the horse to make it through the formal dressage, cross-country, and jumping competitions -- and to do that in top form. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Directed By
- Tim Hunter
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family
PG,
- In Theaters
- Mar 15, 1985 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International
Sweet-natured horse-racing drama
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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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Cast
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Richard Farnsworth
as Foster
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Melissa Gilbert
as Charlie
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Yankton Hatten
as Grant
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Michael Schoeffling
as Matt
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Constance Towers
as Muffy
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Pete Kowanko
as Harris
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Chris Pederson
as Red
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Shane Serwin
as Seth
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Norman Bennett
as Lenny
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James Gammon
as Steve
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Shizuko Hoshi
as Mrs. Daniels
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Arliss Howard
as Peter
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Richard Jamison
as Capt. Marsh
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Sam Laws
as Sammy
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Brian O'Connor
as Broadcaster
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Maggie Wise Riley
as Steward
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Angel Salazar
as Tommy John
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Barbara Brumley
as Secretary
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Nigel Caserley
as Announcer
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Victoria Gallegos
as Sandy
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Helmut Graetz
as Dressage Official
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Dan Lufkin
as Starter
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Earl John McElroy
as Auctioneer
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Dabney Garrett Munson
as Judge
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Michael Osborne
as Irish trainer
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J.P. Robertson
as trucker
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Stuart Silbar
as Broadcaster
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Linda Snead
as Steward
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Ariane de Vogue
as Ariane
- Chris Pedersen
- Peter Kowanko
