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International Velvet

Year:
Duration:
127 min | UK:116 min (Turner library print)
Genres:
Drama | Family | Sport
IMDB rate:
5.7
Director:
Bryan Forbes
Awards:
1 win
Details
Country: USA
Release Date: 1978-09-01
Filming Locations: Charnock Richard, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Earnings
Gross: $7,009,238 (USA) ( 1978)
Cast
Actor
Character
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
Susan Jameson
T.V. Interviewer
Brenda Cowling
Alice
James Smilie
Commentator
David Tate
Commentator
Ronald Chenery
Air Crew Assistant
Geoffrey Drew
Co-Pilot
Stephanie Cole
Teacher
Margaret John
Headmistress
David Wilkinson
Young Wilson
Emma Forbes
Schoolgirl
Paul Rosebury
Charlie
Chris Quinten
Lee
John May
Bernie
Marsha Fitzalan
British Rider
Susan Hamblett
Claire
Russell Lodge
Philip
Pam Rose
Stewardess
George Hillsden
Attendant
Trevor Thomas
Black Athlete
Jack Dearlove
Official
Jean Lockhart
Judge
Ernest Hare
Presentation Official
Kenneth Benda
Presentation Official
Bryan Forbes
Awards Presenter (uncredited)
Did you know?
Trivia
Nanette Newman was only cast after a number of A-list actresses had passed including first choice Julie Andrews.
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The producers wanted Elizabeth Taylor to reprise her role as Velvet Brown.
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Many of the Olympic judges were - in real life - the coach drivers charged with carrying the actors to and from their hotel.
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Goofs
Somehow the Pie has gone from being a chestnut gelding in the original movie to a dark bay stallion in the sequel.
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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).
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During the scene while on board the aircraft when Roger's horse becomes agitated and the vet must give the horse a tranquilizer. The needle on the syringe is present when he fills the syringe, then disappears as he turns to administer the shot then re-appears after the shot is given.
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Faq
Q
How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie?
A
For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and gore, (c) profanity, (d) alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and (e) frightening and intense scenes in this movie, consult the IMDb Parents Guide for this movie. The Parents Guide for International Velvet can be found here.
Q
Is 'International Velvet' based on a book?
A
International Velvet is a movie sequel to National Velvet (1944), which was based on a 1935 novel, National Velvet, by English author Enid Bagnold [1889-1981]. The screenplay for International Velvet was written by English film-maker Bryan Forbes, who also produced and directed the film.
Q
In what year does 'International Velvet' take place?
A
1980, evidenced by the date on the medal that Sarah gives Velvet. The medal reads 'XXII Olympiad'. The 22nd Olympiad events took place in 1980.
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