- Dark Horse (1992 film)
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Dark Horse 
Directed by David Hemmings Written by Janet McClean Starring Ed Begley, Jr.
Mimi Rogers
Ari Meyers
Donovan LeitchMusic by Roger Bellon Cinematography Steve Yaconelli Release date(s) 1992 Country 
United StatesLanguage English Dark Horse is a 1992 American drama film directed by David Hemmings. The screenplay by Janet Maclean was adapted from an original story by Tab Hunter.
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Plot
The plot focuses on new-girl-in-town Allison Mills, a teenager who recently lost her mother. When she hangs out with the wrong crowd, she gets into trouble and is sentenced to community service at a local stable. There she comes to love spending time with the animals until an automobile accident cripples her and her favorite horse Jet. The wheelchair-bound girl learns to overcome her handicap through the indomitable spirit of the steed, who overcomes the odds and runs again.
Principal cast
- Ed Begley, Jr. ..... Jack Mills
- Mimi Rogers ..... Dr. Susan Hadley
- Ari Meyers ..... Allison Mills
- Donovan Leitch ..... J.B. Hadley
- Samantha Eggar ..... Mrs. Curtis
- Natasha Gregson Wagner ..... Martha
- Tab Hunter ..... Perkins
- Tisha Sterling ..... Officer Ross
Production notes
In pre-production for four years, the film was the first project brought to the screen by Glaser/Hunter Productions, owned by Tab Hunter and his life partner Allan Glaser, after several other efforts were aborted for various reasons [1].
Hunter's story was inspired by an Arabian horse that was used as a double in the 1979 film The Black Stallion. After breaking his leg, the animal spent a full year recuperating in a sling. Although he never walked properly again, when set loose he could run with no problem [2].
Director Hemmings insisted on shooting in his home base of Sun Valley, Idaho, where he was surrounded by an entourage offering strong support. He drank heavily during filming, and often was barely functional at the end of the day. Glaser tolerated his erratic and boorish behavior only because the dailies were so good [3].
The film was shown at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival [4].
References
- ^ Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star by Tab Hunter with Eddie Muller, published by Algonquin Books, 2005, pp. 337-332 ISBN 1565124669
- ^ Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star, pg. 338
- ^ Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star, pp. 341-343
- ^ Film profile at Variety
External links
Categories:- English-language films
- 1992 films
- American films
- 1990s drama films
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