International Velvet (1978)

User Rating:

5.5/10   

Director:

Bryan Forbes

Writers:

Enid Bagnold (novel)
Bryan Forbes (written by)

Release Date:

1 September 1978 (Denmark)

Genre:

Drama | Family

Plot:

A charming sequel to the hit National Valvet follows our young heroine and her trusty steed overseas. |

Plot Keywords:

Sequel | High School | Personality Adjustment | Medal | Author

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Tatum O'Neal	...	Sarah Brown
Christopher Plummer	...	John Seaton
Anthony Hopkins	...	Captain Johnson
Nanette Newman	...	Velvet Brown
Peter Barkworth	...	Pilot
Dinsdale Landen	...	Mr. Curtis
Sarah Bullen	...	Beth
Jeffrey Byron	...	Scott Saunders
Richard Warwick	...	Tim
Daniel Abineri	...	Wilson
Jason White	...	Roger
Martin Neil	...	Mike
Douglas Reith	...	Howard
Dennis Blanch	...	Policeman
Norman Wooland	...	Team Doctor

Runtime:

127 min | UK:116 min (Turner library print)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:PG | Finland:K-8 | USA:G | UK:PG | Netherlands:AL

Filming Locations:

Charnock Richard, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Trivia:

Nanette Newman was only cast after a number of A-list actresses had passed including first choice Julie Andrews.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: When the horses are being loaded onto and unloaded off the aircraft, the engine covers are clearly displayed. These are only used when an aircraft is parked overnight, or stored out of service. They would certainly be removed long before flight (the crew are shown going through pre-start checks), and not placed back over the engines immediately after landing (they were visible as the "passengers" were getting off the aircraft).

Movie Connections:

Follows National Velvet (1944)

I love this movie

This movie is my all time favorite movie. I want to be riding Arazonia Pi! This is definitely how i want my life to turn out (riding career wise)!!! Even better than National Velvet. If i could i would watch this movie day after day and i wouldn't even get the least bit sick of it. If you are an eventer you should definitely see this movie. It i an inspirational movie. Makes me want to go back to the barn and ride again or go to another event.The love that this girl has for her horse is wonderfully delightful. The support she gets from her aunt Velvet and her "Uncle" is also great. People from the age of 2 to 190 will like this movie. There are sad parts, happy parts, parts that make you mad, all kinds of emotions.