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Plot

In this drama, Barney Ingram (Mickey Rooney) is a gambler who's lost his money, only to discover his favorite horse Lightning has been stolen. A young woman with severe vision problems named Stephanie (Isabel Lorca) is the only one able to ride Lightning to a sure victory. A group of tough-talking gangsters have taken the horse but suggest some kind of a deal can be cut. If Stephanie, with the help of a feisty and sharp stable owner (Susan George), can manage to pull off a victory in an upcoming horse race, she will be able to get the money for the surgery that could restore her sight, with plenty left over for everyone else.
MPAA Rating:
Genre(s):
Action,Family
Run Time:
93min.
Theatrical Release Date:
10/17/1986
DVD Release Date:
04/06/2004
Distributor(s):
Cannon Group
Director(s):
William A. Levey
Starring:
Mickey Rooney , Susan George , Billy Wesley
Themes:
Living With Disability,Horses
Tone:
Heartwarming,Poignant,Sentimental,Tearjerking,Stirring
Keywords:
animal,champion,family,gambling,horse,horse-racing,racing,rescue,robbery
Country of Origin:
USA (10-17-1986)
Language:
English