Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson, Omar Sharif, Louise Lombard

Director: Joe Johnston

Summary: A breathtakingly photographed, epic western like none produced for decades, HIDALGO recounts the life of legend Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen). Set in the 1800s, this family film chronicles the triumphant victory won by Frank and his mustang Hidalgo in the Ocean of Fire, an often-fatal competition in which the best riders and thoroughbreds race across Middle Eastern deserts. For Frank, who is known in the west for his prowess as a Pony Express rider and the winner of long-distance horse races, the lure of the Ocean of Fire is not only the $100,000 purse but also the clear challenge--both of which prove irresistible, and inspire him to travel across the world for this life-altering experience.<BR>With sweeping landscapes that evoke John Ford westerns like STAGECOACH and THE SEARCHERS, HIDALGO features enough racing, rivalry, and romance to befit any action film. But the race also provides a vehicle for the story of Frank forgiving himself for his participation in the Wounded Knee slaughter and accepting his part-Indian ancestry. The film's message, highlighted in a particularly moving scene where Frank invokes the spirits of his Native American ancestors, is that the key to happiness is accepting yourself as you are.

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Aspect Ratio:	16:9 Wide Screen
Main Language:	English
Region:	Region B
Special Features:	Interactive menu
Year:	2004
Release Date:	April 14, 2008
Runtime:	131 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	B U Y 0078601
Keywords:	Action, General, Adventure, Hidalgo
Genre:	Action/Adventure