True Story of Hidalgo (2004)

Genres - Historical Film  |   Sub-Genres - Biography, Social History  |   Run Time - 60 min.  |   Countries - United States  |  
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Synopsis

Examining mysteries surrounding Frank T. Hopkins (1865-1951), considered by many a champion endurance horse rider, though many of his claims couldn't be proved. Included: comments from historians CuChullhaine and Basha O'Reilly; and John Fusco, screenwriter for the film "Hidalgo," which is based on Hopkins' exploits.

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champion, claim, con-artist, desert, endurance, horse, investigation, legend [fable], long-distance, race [competition]