Lightning---The White Stallion (1986)
Directed by William A. Levey
Genres - Drama, Children's/Family |
Sub-Genres - Animal Picture, Family-Oriented Adventure |
Release Date - Oct 17, 1986 (USA) |
Run Time - 95 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Eleanor Mannikka
In this drama, Barney Ingram (Mickey Rooney) is a gambler who's lost his money, only to discover his favorite horse Lightning has been stolen. A young woman with severe vision problems named Stephanie (Isabel Lorca) is the only one able to ride Lightning to a sure victory. A group of tough-talking gangsters have taken the horse but suggest some kind of a deal can be cut. If Stephanie, with the help of a feisty and sharp stable owner (Susan George), can manage to pull off a victory in an upcoming horse race, she will be able to get the money for the surgery that could restore her sight, with plenty left over for everyone else.
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rescue, animal, champion, family, gambling, horse, horse-racing, racing, robbery