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. Viennas famed spanish riding school and its prized lipizzan stallions is threatened by devastating bombing raids and indifferent nazi commanders. Jul 29, 2011 miracle of the white stallions 1963 walt disney made many successful films abroad, mostly because he had funds that had to be spent in other countries, but sometimes because a story intrigued him so much that his quest for authenticity lead him to film there for accuracy. Miracle of the white stallions is a 1963 film released by walt disney starring robert taylor, lilli palmer, and eddie albert.
Find upcoming event tour dates and schedules for the world famous lipizzaner stallions at. 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 viennas famed spanish riding school and its prized lipizzan stallions is threatened by devastating bombing raids and indifferent nazi commanders. Miracle of the white stallions dvd, 2004 for sale online.
Walt disney productions produced the movie in 1963, starring robert taylor, lilli palmer, and curt jurgens. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we. A look back at disneys miracle of the white stallions. The movie was the only liveaction, relatively realistic film set against a world war ii backdrop that disney has ever produced. When i bought the dvd i was still imagining but realized it was more of a disney movie than a horse movie.
The rescue during world war ii of the lipizzan stallions is depicted in the 1963 walt disney movie miracle of the white stallions. A look back at disneys miracle of the white stallions and. Miracle of the white stallions is not a comedy, but the young members of the united states army, who arrive in st. Martins towards the end of the film, provide some laughs. Miracle of the white stallions uk vhs 1997 disney fanon. 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. May 15, 2020 miracle of the white stallions 1963 its crazy to think that an event that caused so much strife at the studio is far enough behind us to serve as a setting. Miracle of the white stallions arthur hiller, 1963 youtube. This walt disney production is based on the true story of the rescue of the royal lipizzaner horses of vienna. I bought this because my granddaughter is as horse crazy as i have been all my life. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 the great disney. Miracle of the white stallions dvd 1963 walt disney video. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 miracle of the white stallions 1963.
No additional bonus materials have been included for this release. Its classic old time disney, but if youre a horse lover youll appreciate the dancing horses. This walt disney production is based on the true story of the rescue of the royal lipizzaner. After editing this video i decided this movie should be 410. The miracle of the white stallions has been transferred to disc in the fullscreen aspect ratio of 1. Miracle of the white stallions, full movie full movie 1963. Rent miracle of the white stallions 1963 on dvd and blu. The story of a marine grunt in the first battle of khe sanh april 1967 duration. We were raised in the air force and too have a chance to go to the movies on any base was a real gift. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 walt disney made many successful films abroad, mostly because he had funds that had to be spent in other countries, but sometimes because a story intrigued him so much that his quest for authenticity lead him to film there for accuracy. Miracle of the white stallions dvd, 2004 for sale online ebay. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 directed by arthur.
Based generally on the events towards the end of world war ii that resulted in operation cowboy, where american troops rescued horses being horded by the germans in czechoslovakia from advancing soviet troops, 1 and specifically on alois podhajskys autobiographical novel the dancing white horses of vienna, disneys miracle of the white stallions was theatrically released on march 29, 1963. Nonetheless, there are beautiful scenes of the old. Longtime fans ponder why, then, so many beloved, familyfriendly, and awardwinning disney titles are awol from disney plus. In 1945 the fate of viennas famous lipizzaner stallions hangs into balance. Disney s stirring historical adventure stars robert taylor as an austrian colonel willing to stop at nothing to protect his beloved, white lippizaner stallions from russian invaders. Its a film about a littlepublicized event in wwii, and shows how the two sides worked sidebyside to save a treasured piece of viennese history. Walt lost nearly all his animators and a huge chunk of money to world war ii. Colonel podhajsky is the instructor at a spanish riding school. Miracle of the white stallions vhs, 1997 for sale online ebay. This is the classic 1963 disney film based on a true story, released for the first time in many years, and now on dvd. The division is based at the walt disney studios and is the main producer of liveaction feature films within the the walt disney studios unit. If youve never seen the old walt disney movie miracle of the white stallions you need to grab a bag of popcorn and curl up on the couch to watch this movie legend. The horses are gorgeous, and we dont see near enough of them, which is the only real detriment to this fine film about the marvelous white stallions of vienna and the spanish riding school.
Despite the dangers involved in evacuating the magnificent animals, the schools director and a handful of heroic citizens attempt a daring, lifethreatening plan to move the stallions away. Miracle of the white stallions arthur hiller, 1963 710. To their credit, on monday, disney released a list of 77 legacy films. This number, performed lyrically by otto at a farewell dinner for the departing riders early in the film, soothingly expresses the hope that those. Robert taylor plays an austrian colonel in the german army. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 son of flubber. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 its crazy to think that an event that caused so much strife at the studio is far enough behind us to serve as a setting. Walt disney s the miracle of the white stallions the miracle of the white stallions. Find films and movies featuring walt disney on allmovie. This walt disney production tells the true story of colonel alois podhajsky who worked with the legendary white stallions of vienna.
The wellproduced movie was filmed on location in austria and is. Miracle of the white stallions dvd 1963 walt disney. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 rotten tomatoes this walt disney production is based on the true story of the rescue of the royal lipizzaner horses of vienna. The movie is based on the true story of a famed spanish riding school in. This exceptional liveaction walt disney adventuredrama might have benefited from a. Based generally on the events towards the end of world war ii that resulted in operation cowboy, where american. Miracle of the white stallions is a 1963 film released by walt disney starring robert taylor playing alois podhajsky, lilli palmer, and eddie albert. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 miracle of the white. Jul 29, 2016 recently walt disneys miracle of the white stallions celebrated its 53rd anniversary.
The miracle of the white stallions the miracle of the white stallions. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 with images walt. With robert taylor, lilli palmer, curd jurgens, eddie albert. Distributed by buena vista distribution in both the us and foreign markets, this. The disney studio had great success in 1962 with almost angles.
Robert taylor, lilli palmer, curt jurgens, eddie albert and the srs horses. Miracle of the white stallions online 1962 movie yidio. Miracle of the white stallions sonicwbii wiki fandom. A look back at disneys miracle of the white stallions and the real. Based on the autobiographical novel the dancing white horses of vienna by alois podhajsky, miracle of the white stallions tells us the true story of the lipizzaner stallions of the spanish riding school during wwii. Threatened by nazis and air raids, heroic citizens try to move the lipizzian stallions to safety and keep the breed alive.
This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1963 movies 1963. The dialogue is in english, with optional spanish subtitles and closed captions in english. During the last perilous months of world war ii, viennas famed spanish riding school and its prized lipizzan stallions is threatened by devastating bombing raids and indifferent nazi commanders in disneys miracle of the white stallions. 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. Find and buy the world famous lipizzaner stallions tickets at. 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.
Miracle of the white stallions 1963 miracle of the. During the last perilous months of the conflict, viennas famed spanish riding school is threatened by devastating bombing raids and indifferent nazi commanders. That film had been shot in austria, and so it seemed natural that when the next year the studio was making a film based off another true story that took place there they would return to austria. The walt disney movie the miracle of the white stallions, depicting general george s. I had seen this movie, miracle of the white stallions, as a child. Patton saving them at the end of world war ii from certain extinction, created an even.
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. Walt disney pictures is an american film production company and division of the walt disney studios, owned by the walt disney company. Its sink or swim as the accidentprone ensign goes overboard for kate, steams after a trio of naughty nautical jewel thieves, and navigates the wake of mishap after mishap on one of the funniest waterways ever. Many horses and riders were brought from europe to perform in this unique family oriented arena attraction. This movie would be miracle of the white stallions. The film is 117 minutes in length in the theatrical edit version. The world famous lipizzaner stallions schedule, dates, events. 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. Original movie poster for that darn cat 1965 24782 walt disney company original translucent 30x40 poster. Based on the autobiographical novel the dancing white horses of vienna by alois podhajsky retired head of the spanish riding school.
Rent miracle of the white stallions 1963 starring robert taylor and lilli palmer on dvd and bluray. Executive, the 1982 beyond witch mountain, the 1975 escape to witch mountain, and the 1963 miracle of the white stallions. Join us every thursday as we dive into a different disney film and discuss the history, impact, and. This weekend marks the 56th anniversary of the release of one of disneys most unusual live action films, 1963s miracle of the white stallions walt, an avid horseman and polo player before nagging injuries kept him from it was interested in bringing this true story from world war ii to the big screen. During the last perilous months of world war ii, viennas famed spanish riding school and its prized lipizzan stallions is threatened by devastating bombing raids and indifferent nazi commanders in disney s miracle of the white stallions. Distributed by buena vista distribution in both the us and foreign markets, this liveaction film was by no. American general patton could save them but first he asks to see them perform. Disney movie posters original movie posters disney films love posters film posters neville brand. As the second world war draws to a close the colonel is warned that the soviet army hopes to liberate the animals and remove them from their home.
The movie was the only liveaction, relatively realistic film set against a world war ii backdrop that disney has. Recently walt disneys miracle of the white stallions celebrated its 53rd anniversary. The wife of the films producer owned the only lipizzans in the us at the time the movie was made. It is the story of the evacuation of the lipizzaner horses from the spanish riding school in vienna during world war ii. Miracle of the white stallions threatened by nazis and air raids, heroic citizens try to move the lipizzian. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 rotten tomatoes. Disneys stirring historical adventure stars robert taylor as an austrian colonel willing to stop at nothing to protect his beloved, white lippizaner stallions from russian invaders.
This was so far the most boring disney movie i have seen, the storyline was boring and it was way too long, i kept waiting for it to end. 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. Miracle of the white stallions 1963 journey through the magic. Miracle of the white stallions threatened by nazis and air raids, heroic citizens try to move the lipizzian stallions to safety and keep the breed alive. Original movie poster for that darn cat 1965 24782 walt disney company. The world famous lipizzaner stallions schedule, dates. For the television airing it was reedited and renamed flight of the white stallions. In 1970, producer gary lashinsky created a new family arena attraction, starring the world famous lipizzaner stallions. Miracle of the white stallions vhs, 1997 for sale online. All americans should know this story, and see these horses. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. You can watch miracle of the white stallions online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english.
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