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. I bought this because my granddaughter is as horse crazy as i have been all my life. The movie begins in documentary style, with a narrator detailing a brief history of the spanish riding school. 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 arthur hiller, 1963 710. A look back at disneys miracle of the white stallions and. However, in 1963, the disney movie miracle of the white stallions brought back the interest in the building. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 walt disney movies. 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. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 directed by arthur. The movie is based on the true story of a famed spanish riding school in vienna, which bred stately lipizzan horses. Original movie poster for miracle of the white stallions 1962 17664 walt disney company original u. We can identify stallions that podhajsky rode by photographs of the time. Aug 19, 2014 the miracle of the white stallions your good friend pozzible here remembers the disney classic made for tv.
Where the 1963 disney movie miracle of the white stallions, starring robert taylor as colonel alois podhajsky, featured the rescue of the. Robert taylor too old, and the movies end is not very exciting. Despite a rather slow start, this film is absolutely classic disney and well worth the time spent. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 movie moviefone. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 miracle of the. This walt disney production is based on the true story of the rescue of the royal lipizzaner horses of vienna. Distributed by buena vista distribution in both the us and foreign markets, this liveaction film was by no me. In addition to the production of films, the disney studio aided the war effort by. Six sheet poster 84x84 good condition folded not assembled offered by kirby mcdaniel movieart of austin, texas. Stream of the locally curious driving up from the small.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. Rent miracle of the white stallions 1963 on dvd and blu. The rescue during world war ii of the lipizzan stallions is depicted in the 1963 walt disney movie miracle of the white stallions. Miracle tells the story of a very fraught period in the history of the spanish riding school. The dialogue is in english, with optional spanish subtitles and closed captions in english. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Everyone should know the story of the lipizzaner stallions and col. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1963 movies 1963. Miracle of the white stallions directed by arthur hiller. For the television airing it was reedited and renamed flight of the white stallions. 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. Shop miracle of the white stallions dvd at best buy. Recently walt disneys miracle of the white stallions celebrated its 53rd anniversary. Miracle of the white stallions dvd, 2004 for sale online.
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. Miracle of the white stallions vhs, 1997 for sale online ebay. Miracle of the white stallions movie film 8 x 10 photo walt disney 1963 ak1225. The entire movie was filmed in vienna and the surrounding areas. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 release info imdb. Walt disney productions produced the movie in 1963, starring robert taylor, lilli palmer, and curt jurgens.
Forgotten classic miracle of the white stallions youtube. Miracle of the white stallions is a 1963 film released by walt disney starring robert taylor, lilli palmer, and eddie albert. Walt disney glorifies the famous lipizzaner horses purebred snow white horses with centuries of tradition from the spanish riding school in vienna in this true story of their evacuation during wwii. Jul 29, 2016 recently walt disneys miracle of the white stallions celebrated its 53rd anniversary. Spectacular adventure involving princes on white stallions, monks who fly, and. Robert taylor plays an austrian colonel in the german army. Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. Miracle of the white stallions 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. Rent miracle of the white stallions 1963 starring robert taylor and lilli palmer on dvd and bluray. 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. This alien invasion movie redefined the summer blockbuster, with will smith as a determined quickwitted pilot, bill pullman as president, and jeff. Major parts of the movie were shot at the hermesvilla palace in the lainzer tiergarten of vienna, a former hunting area for the habsburg nobility. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 love this movie, it.
Distributed by buena vista distribution in both the us and foreign markets, this. The spanish riding school of viennas director robert taylor protects its lipizzaners during world war ii. Alois podhajsky must protect his beloved lipizzaner stallions and make sure that they are surrendered into the right hands. Martins towards the end of the film, provide some laughs. We were raised in the air force and too have a chance to go to the movies on any base was a real gift.
Your good friend pozzible here remembers the disney classic made for tv. Feb 24, 20 miracle of the white stallions 1963 love this movie, its a horse movie of course i like ithaha stay safe and healthy. The movie was the only liveaction, relatively realistic film set against a world war ii backdrop that disney has ever produced. With robert taylor, lilli palmer, curd jurgens, eddie albert. A look back at disneys miracle of the white stallions. No additional bonus materials have been included for this release. Miracle of the white stallions is a 1963 film released by walt disney starring robert taylor playing alois podhajsky, lilli palmer, and eddie albert. American general patton could save them but first he asks to see them perform. Best movies like miracle of the white stallions bestsimilar. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. None of the miracle of the white stallions was filmed in the usa.
Major parts of the movie were shot in the hermesvilla in vienna. Miracle of the white stallions is not a comedy, but the young members of the united states army, who arrive in st. Miracle of the white stallions arthur hiller, 1963 youtube. Major parts of the movie were shot at the hermesvilla palace in the lainzer tiergarten of vienna, a former hunting area for. Since the lippizann stallions train near us, i wanted to share the video with my children and grandchildren. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 directed by arthur hiller. Miracle of the white stallionslippizaners original movie poster robert taylor. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 rotten tomatoes. Miracle of the white stallions is a story set in the final days of world war ii in europe. Suffering from a script that doesnt seem to know whether its target audience is kids or adults, the miracle of the white stallions captures the fancy of neither, though the grace and beauty of. In 1945 the fate of viennas famous lipizzaner stallions hangs into balance. Fairly good movie for all the family especially tweenagers fond of horses. The screenplay was the first disney project for 29 year old a. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 stream and watch.
Miracle of the white stallions dvd, 2004 for sale online ebay. Miracle of the white stallions photos view all photos 2 movie info. Miracle of the white stallions dvd 1963 walt disney. Viennas famed spanish riding school and its prized lipizzan stallions is threatened by devastating bombing raids and indifferent nazi commanders. A joke about the austrian location of the spanish riding school and a discussion between one of the soldiers and vedena about stale fudge are both amusing. Overview of miracle of the white stallions, 1963, directed by arthur hiller, with robert taylor, lilli palmer, curt jurgens, at turner classic movies. Watch miracle of the white stallions online stream full. Watch miracle of the white stallions starring robert taylor in this actionadventure on directv. Miracle of the white stallions, full movie full movie 1963. Buy miracle of the white stallions directed by arthur hiller online at alibris. 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. Walt disney glorifies the famous lipizzaner horses purebred snowwhite horses with centuries of tradition from the spanish riding school in vienna in this true story of their evacuation during wwii. Alois podhajsky must protect his beloved lipizzaner stallions and.
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. Carothers, base on the book the dancing white horses of vienna, by colonel alais podhajsky. Rent miracle of the white stallions 1963 on dvd and bluray. 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. If you like miracle of the white stallions you are looking for sincere, serious and realistic movies about with war, school, adventure, holocaust, military, heroes and miraculous event themes of adventure, drama and family genre shot in usa. The miracle of the white stallions has been transferred to disc in the fullscreen aspect ratio of 1. Original miracle of the white stallions 1962 movie. You can watch miracle of the white stallions online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. Robert taylor, lilli palmer, curd jurgens, eddie albert, james franciscus, john larch, brigitte horney, philip. Viennas famed spanish riding school and its prized lipizzan stallions is threatened by devastating bombing raids and.
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