Sylvester
A touching story of a young girl reaching her dreams.
A young girl's unwavering faith in a battered horse takes them both to the prestige and honor of national competition in this touching, heroic drama. Melissa Gilbert makes a spirited film debut as Charlie Railsberg, a 16-year-old wrangler who recognizes the noble spirit of a wild horse she christens Sylvester. Oscar nominee, 2000, The Straight Story, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Richard Farnsworth portrays John Foster, a hard-headed stockyard boss who takes Charlie and her "two" orphaned brothers into his home. Foster is convinced that Sylvester is worthless, but is prove wrong when Sylvester and Charlie becomes the odds-on favorite at the National Equestrian Trials. Before it's all over, Charlie falls in love and is faced with the opportunity - and decision - of a lifetime.
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Horse movie - careaid
This is a story about a young girl who looks after her siblings. She works at a cattle yard breaking horses.Sylvester is a horse that comes there and Mellissa Gilbert wants a chance to break this horse. Sylvester runs away, and she sees him jumping everything is sight, and realizes she may have a jumper on her hands.If you like hores,or know something about horses, this is a movie you will enjoy. This is a movie that was done very well, and not cheesy like some movies are. I still watch this movie and love it.Melissa Gilbert's Film Debut Proves She's A Star - bwod
With this 1985 movie, "Little House On The Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert makes the transition to adulthood as a young woman who is trying to raise two children after their parents die in a car crash.
Her screen presence is strong and confident, and the story, about her desire to be a great horse woman is both familiar and engrossing. The title refers to her horse, Sylvester, who is a wild, bucking bronco that she trains to become one of the great steeple-chase mounts of the time.
With co-star Richard Farnsworth as her employer and mentor, there is a surprising rapport between the two characters. This is a good movie that will be especially appreciated by any one who loves horses. Somewhat similar to the t.v. show "Heartland", I give it two thumbs up.
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Horse movie - careaid
This is a story about a young girl who looks after her siblings. She works at a cattle yard breaking horses.Sylvester is a horse that comes there and Mellissa Gilbert wants a chance to break this horse. Sylvester runs away, and she sees him jumping everything ...Melissa Gilbert's Film Debut Proves She's A Star - bwod
With this 1985 movie, "Little House On The Prairie" star Melissa Gilbert makes the transition to adulthood as a young woman who is trying to raise two children after their parents die in a car crash.
Her screen presence is strong and confident, and the ...