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Amazon.com In the mountainous high country above the Australian bush, wild horsesrun free: Australians call them wild "brumbies." Author Elyne Mitchell's book, The Silver Brumby, on which this movie is based, is about a magnificent silver stallion, Thowra. The story opens on a dark and stormy night in the high country. Elyne (Caroline Goodall), spins a tale to comfort her daughter, Indi (Ami Daemion). The beautiful mare, Bell-Bell, gives birth to Thowra, an exceptional cream-colored foal, with a mane and tail that gleam silver in the moonlight. We see Thowra grow up through several seasons. Winter has its hardships; the herds of horses find survival difficult in the snow-packed mountains. But summer may be even more dangerous, for that's when men return to the high country to try to catch the brumbies and cruelly break them of their wildness. For one man (called simply "The Man" in Elyne's story), capturing Thowra, now king of all the brumbies, becomes an obsession. The Man is played by Russell Crowe, whose usual fine acting is enhanced here by impressive horsemanship. The struggle between Thowra and The Man takes on mythic proportions, building to a haunting climax. Gorgeous footage of wild horses running and rearing in the mountains make this the perfect movie for horse-lovers of all ages. We come to care deeply about the fate of these splendid creatures, whose wisdom and passion are rivaled only by their beauty. --Laura Mirsky ... Read more Reviews (47) 
Wow!! Great movie!
This is my all time favorite horse movie! Even if you don't like horses you'll like this movie its truly beautiful! The scenery is beautiful,and the air fighting they use is very impressive. It is a story about a brumby stallion who is hunted ( not to eat ) by men season after season. He manages to out smart and out run the man for a while but then he falls in love with the mans palomino mare and steals her away from the man and one thing leads to another. Great movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
Terrific Horse Movie & Russel Crow
My kid loves this movie and rented it so many times that I finally purchased it. I believe it's a bit autobiographical--the mother writes the "story" for her daughter, only somehow the story turns out to be true. Russell Crow plays "The Man" (I read that he did the film for his horse-crazy niece) and does a fine job at it. The horses are beautiful, although I've never thought of a creamy palimino as silver. Oh well. As a parent, you can sit through this movie and not be bored to tears. Beautiful scenery, horses, nice story.
So Legendary I named my foal after him!!!!!
His hooves beating aginst the cold misty Earth sound that of rolling thunder, the strike of hot lightning is like his strenth,the trees sway as the golden Burmby, son of the wind rules the WILD untame horses of the high mountians! You are sure of his heards safety any time he is around.This movies is still as graceful, and captivating as it was when I was little. It has some beautiful slow motion senes which I liked, others you may need to slow down yourself to take it all in. It is a story like no other even the oldest horse lover can love.Let's face it some movies you see as a kid and love, but grow out of when you get older. NOT this movie. I can't wait to show this to my Neice. Then she can fully understand why I named my Chestnut with slivery white main and tail Wind Dancer.Like Thawra Dancer was born ona WILD Spring morning, with driving rain, with plenty of wind and thunder rolling throught the sky. Thawra means wind, and my little colt trotted out into the wind and danced with grace and spirit. That's how he got his nameWind Dancer. I gave his mom the name Beauty for Bell form Beauty and the Beast, which is not far from Thawra's mothers name Bell Bell . He grew into a wonderful, thilling adult, with a kind but wild spirt. To this day no one but me has ever gotten close to riding him but me. I encourage any horse lover young or old to see this movie. It's a family flim that ranks high in the best movies ever made!
The Silver Stallion
Horses, stunning horses, magnificent scenery, excellent plot, very clever writing, a wonderful movie. I would have loved to be able to see some of the horse training clips. This movie is now one of my favorites. Still, "The Man From Snowy River" is my all time favorite!
Russell Crowe captures a special horse.
Also known as THE SILVER BRUMBY (1993). This isn't the first time we've seen Russell Crowe on a horse.
It's a stormy night. This storm is different than any other storm. The wind is loud. A mother begins to tell her daughter about the mighty white stallion born on a wild spring storm like this one. Some say they have never seen him, others say it is a ghost. The mother horse tries to teach her pony how to survive in the wilderness. Along comes a man (Russell Crowe) who enjoys nature. He sees a stranded young cow stuck in the muck of a pond. He rescues the cow and tells it to go back to its mother, who was awaiting. He later sees the special horse and tries to capture it for his own, but the mother horse chases the man off. The mother horse then teaches her pony to learn the scent of a man.
Suitable for children. Beautiful cinematography and locations.
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