The Colt (film)

The Colt
Written by Mikhail Sholokhov
Stephen Harrigan
Directed by Yelena Lanskaya
Starring Ryan Merriman
Phyllis George
Steve Bacic
William MacDonald
Steve Martin
Darcy Belsher
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Matthew O'Connor
Running time 120 minutes
Distributor Hallmark Channel
Release
Original release
  • February 6, 2005 (2005-02-06)

The Colt is a 2005 television movie made for Hallmark Channel. The film is set during the American Civil War, and is based on the short story (Жеребёнок, Zherebyonok) by Nobel Prize winner Mikhail Sholokhov.

Plot

In 1864, an American Civil War troop struggles to survive when young Union soldier Jim Rabb (Ryan Merriman) discovers that his mare has given birth to a colt. A superior officer orders Jim to shoot the foal because it may become a burden, but Jim - seeing the colt as a sign of hope and a reminder of the beauty of life - refuses. The colt remains with the men as they battle. When Confederates overtake the camp and steal the colt, Jim must risk his life retrieving it.

Cast

Critical reviews

Hal Erickson of All Movie Guide called the film "an uplifting tale of unassailable innocence in the midst of America's bloodiest war."[1]

South Coast Today praised the film, saying its "symbolism is never so heavy-handed as to obscure an intelligent film filled with fine performances."[2]

Awards

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Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Knafo, Saki. "The Colt Review". New York Times. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Tune in Tonight: 7/9/2005". South Coast Today. July 9, 2005.
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