Miracle of the white stallions

Carothers, base on the book the dancing white horses of vienna, by colonel alais podhajsky. It is the story of the evacuation of the lipizzaner horses from the spanish riding school in vienna during world war ii. During the postwwii russian occupation of vienna from 19451955, the villa was looted by the soviets, became run down and remained in poor condition for a number of years. Beautiful horses and locations plus fine actors but it goes on too long. The dialogue is in english, with optional spanish subtitles and closed captions in english. Released 1963, miracle of the white stallions stars robert taylor, lilli palmer, curd jurgens the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 57 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. Viennas famed spanish riding school and its prized lipizzan stallions is threatened by devastating bombing raids and. In the miracle of the white stallions, the movie has reordered the true order of events to make it seem as if patton first granted protection for the spanish riding school and the performing stallions, and then learned that the mares and foals from austrias national stud farm were in danger. At the end of the movie, when they are performing in vienna, i could swear the person riding the darkest grey lipizzaner, right behind robert taylor, was a woman. Robert taylor plays an austrian colonel in the german army. Miracle of the white stallions arthur hiller, 1963 710. Overall, the acting in miracle of the white stallions is excellent.

A few hours after the sun burns morning dew from the grass, gabriella herrmann walks through the stables, taking a final look over her stallions to make sure theyre ready. Despite the dangers involved in evacuating the magnificent animals, the schools director and a handful of heroic citizens attempt a daring, lifethreatening. Based on the autobiographical novel the dancing white horses of vienna by alois podhajsky, miracle of the white stallions tells the true story of the evacuation of the lipizzaner horses from the spanish riding school during world war ii. Watch miracle of the white stallions starring robert taylor in this actionadventure on directv. The movie was the only liveaction, relatively realistic film set against a world war ii backdrop that disney has ever produced. However, in 1963, the disney movie miracle of the white stallions brought back the interest in the building. Overview of miracle of the white stallions, 1963, directed by arthur hiller, with robert taylor, lilli palmer, curt jurgens, at turner classic movies. Alois podhajsky must protect his beloved lipizzaner stallions and make sure that they are surrendered into the right hands. Every day we add the best movies for you to decide what you want to buy or rent and watch on tv. The screenplay was the first disney project for 29 year old a. Watch miracle of the white stallions online stream full.

The rescue during world war ii of the lipizzan stallions is depicted in the 1963 walt disney movie miracle of the white stallions. Viennas famed spanish riding school and its prized lipizzan stallions is threatened by devastating bombing raids and indifferent nazi commanders. Robert taylors insistence on keeping that jet black. In a little austrian village in a decisive hour two men faced each other, he wrote in his memoir, my dancing white horses, the basis for the 1963 disney film miracle of the white stallions, the one as triumphant conqueror in a war waged with such bitterness, the other as a member of a defeated nation. A look back at disneys miracle of the white stallions. Palmer is slightly awkward as vedena, but taylor is brilliant as podhajsky, and. In this movie guide, you can find the most important information about tv films and premieres in 3d in the u. This walt disney production is based on the true story of the rescue of the royal lipizzaner horses of vienna. Miracle of the white stallions is a 1963 film released by walt disney starring robert taylor playing alois podhajsky, lilli palmer, and eddie albert. During the last perilous months of world war ii, viennas famed spanish riding school and its prized lipizzan stallions is threatened by devastating bombing raids and indifferent nazi commanders in disneys miracle of the white stallions. Robert taylor, lilli palmer, eddie albert, curt jurgens. In the miracle of the white stallions, the messy and real wartime story was simplified. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration.

Miracle of the white stallions dvd, 2004 for sale online. Read the full synopsis of miracle of the white stallions, 1963, directed by arthur hiller, with robert taylor, lilli palmer, curt jurgens, at turner classic movies. A true drama in every sense of the word, the film is set during world war ii and tells the tale of the famed lipizzan horses of the spanish riding school and their escape from vienna. Miracle of the white stallions arthur hiller, 1963 youtube. Ill talk about the other one soon, but one is disneys 1963 movie miracle of the white stallions, starring robert taylor as colonel alois podhajsky. Rent miracle of the white stallions 1963 starring robert taylor and lilli palmer on dvd and bluray. Miracle of the white stallions film true story of how colonel alois podhajsky, director of viennas world famous spanish riding school, saves the school and its beautiful lipizzan white horses during world war ii. Review by aaron willcott based on the true story of colonel alios podhajsky, miracle of the white stallions is a departure from the traditional 1960s disney movie.

Robert taylor, lilli palmer, curt jurgens, eddie albert, james franciscus, john larch, brigitte horney, philip abbott. Fairly good movie for all the family especially tweenagers fond of horses. The audience is given little reason to care for the characters or an emotional understanding of why it is important to save the horses, other than to preserve tradition. Rent miracle of the white stallions 1963 on dvd and bluray. I had seen this movie, miracle of the white stallions, as a child. Dazzling promotions ture of alleviated promoting price miracle of the white stallions online shop, own terrific sizzling hot a very miracle of the white stallions relating to salesin advance of order condition miracle of the white stallions always on retail outlet when youre are you feeling purchase most excellent impose.

Miracle of the white stallions is a 1963 film released by walt disney starring robert taylor, lilli palmer, and eddie albert. Forgotten classic miracle of the white stallions youtube. Back in his civilian days he was the head of the famous spanish riding school in vienna which featured the famous lippazaner breed of specially trained horses. Costarring lilli palmer, eddie albert, james franciscus and john larch as general patton, miracle of the white stallions was the second film from arthur hiller, who would go on to direct such hits as love story and the inlaws. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 directed by arthur. In kneehigh black boots and riding pants, she pats the hard muscles of their white. This is a great movie not only would i recommend it for all horse lovers but the world famous lipizzaner stallions world tour also has a recommentation in their brochure. The miracle of the white stallions has been transferred to disc in the fullscreen aspect ratio of 1. In my world, there are only two perfect horse movies. Back in his civilian days he was the head of the famous spanish riding school in vienna which featured. Robert taylor too old, and the movies end is not very exciting. Miracle of the white stallions ist ein 1962 gedrehter film des studios walt disney.

When the bombs start falling on vienna near the end of the war, podhajsky secretly defies the nazis and smuggles the marvelous performing white stallions into rural st. For the television airing it was reedited and renamed flight of the white stallions. Rent miracle of the white stallions 1963 on dvd and blu. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 rotten tomatoes. Disneys miracle of the white stallions i have a three questions in regards to this movie and elaine hutchison tells me that there are some real experts on here. While miracle of the white stallions is beautifully shot and has a few great moments, it is a generally disappointing film. Distributed by buena vista distribution in both the us and foreign markets, this. Since the lippizann stallions train near us, i wanted to share the video with my children and grandchildren. In the miracle of the white stallions, the movie has reordered the true order of events to make it seem as if patton first granted. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 stream and watch. Recently walt disneys miracle of the white stallions celebrated its 53rd anniversary. The spanish riding school of viennas director robert taylor protects its lipizzaners during world war ii.