The Silver Brumby (film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | John Tatoulis (director) |
| Products | Film adaptation of the Silver Brumby novels |
The Silver Brumby—known internationally as The Silver Stallion or The Silver Stallion: King of the Wild Brumbies in markets such as the United States—is a 1993 Australian drama and family film directed by John Tatoulis. The cast features Caroline Goodall, Russell Crowe, and Amiel Daemion. This motion picture adapts the Silver Brumby series of novels authored by Elyne Mitchell.
Plot
The narrative unfolds through a mother's storytelling, recounting the tale of the brumby prince—a wild horse native to Australia—who strives to discover his destiny while continually avoiding a relentless pursuer known simply as The Man.
The plot opens with Bel Bel, a wild palomino mare, delivering her foal Thowra, a light-colored colt named after the powerful winds that raged during his birth. His father, Yarraman, serves as the leader of their herd.
Throughout the story, the herd confronts constant danger from humans intent on capturing them. Among these hunters, one man becomes fixated on tracking Thowra as he grows into a formidable stallion.
Cast
- Caroline Goodall portrays Elyne Mitchell
- Amiel Daemion plays Indi Mitchell
- Russell Crowe appears as The Man / Egan
- Johnny Raaen acts as Jock
- Buddy Tyson features as Darcy
- Graeme Fullgrabe takes on the role of Auctioneer
- Gary Amos as Rider #1
- Murray Chesson as Rider #2
- John Coles as Rider #3
- Danny Cook as Rider #4
- Peter Faithfull as Rider #5
- Richard Faithfull as Rider #6
- Cody Harris as Rider #7
- Ken Mitchell as Rider #8
- Charles Harris as Rider #9
Production
Director John Tatoulis was inspired to undertake this project because of the spiritual themes present in the Silver Brumby novels. Filming took place in Victoria’s alpine region, specifically within the high country, including sites such as Dinner Plain, Mount Hotham, Swindler's Creek, and the Blue Ribbon ski area. One notable set piece—the Silver Brumby Hut at Mount Hotham—has since become a popular destination for visitors.
Release
Upon its Australian debut, The Silver Brumby was screened on 22 venues, earning A$153,859 during its opening week and securing ninth place in local box office rankings.
Home media
In the United States market, the film was distributed on VHS by Paramount Home Video in 1994 and later released on DVD by Artisan Entertainment in 2004.
Wins
- 1994 Australasian Performing Right Association:
- APRA Music Award for Best Film Score awarded to Tassos Ioannides
- 1994 Chicago International Children's Film Festival:
- Children’s Jury Award for Feature Film
- 1994 Cinekid Festival:
- Audience Award presented to John Tatoulis
Nominations
- 1993 Australian Film Institute:
- AFI Award nomination for Best Screenplay credited to John Tatoulis
See also
External links
- The Silver Brumby at Oz Movies
- 1993 drama films
- 1993 films
- Films about horses
- Films about dogs
- Films set in Victoria (state)
- Films based on children's books
- Films set in the 1950s
- Films directed by John Tatoulis
- Films produced by Colin South
- Australian drama films
- Roadshow Entertainment films
- 1990s English-language films
- 1990s Australian films