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Miracle of the White Stallions

1963 · 118 min · Director: Arthur Hiller

Miracle of the White Stallions (1963) is a family film, directed by Arthur Hiller. It stars Robert Taylor and Lilli Palmer. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 118-minute film holds an audience score of 6/10.

What Miracle of the White Stallions Is About

In the last year of the war, Alois Podhajsky, director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, tries to save the Lipizzaner stallions from bombing and from being seized, and to make sure they end up in the right hands. That is where the American general Patton comes in, though he first wants to see the horses work. Arthur Hiller directed the Disney production, taken from Podhajsky’s own book about events that really happened. Robert Taylor plays Podhajsky and Lilli Palmer his wife. The film tells the war not from the front but through one institution’s attempt to survive being in the middle of it.

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What is Miracle of the White Stallions about?

In the last year of the war, Alois Podhajsky, director of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, tries to save the Lipizzaner stallions from bombing and from being seized, and to make sure they end up in the right hands. That is where the American general Patton comes in, though he first wants to see the horses work.

Where can I watch Miracle of the White Stallions?

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How long is Miracle of the White Stallions?

Miracle of the White Stallions runs for 118 minutes (1h 58m).

When did Miracle of the White Stallions come out?

Miracle of the White Stallions was released in 1963.

Who directed Miracle of the White Stallions?

Miracle of the White Stallions was directed by Arthur Hiller.

Who stars in Miracle of the White Stallions?

Miracle of the White Stallions stars Robert Taylor, Lilli Palmer, Curd Jürgens, Eddie Albert.

What is Miracle of the White Stallions's rating?

Miracle of the White Stallions holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 6.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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