Vocation secrète

Original title: Boots Malone

1952
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1h 42m

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William Holden, Toni Gerry, and Johnny Stewart in Vocation secrète (1952)

Rich kid ducks school and goes to the racetrack to learn how to be a jockey.Rich kid ducks school and goes to the racetrack to learn how to be a jockey.Rich kid ducks school and goes to the racetrack to learn how to be a jockey.

Director
- William Dieterle
Writers
- Milton Holmes
- Harold Buchman
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6.9/10

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Director
- William Dieterle
Writers
- Milton Holmes
- Harold Buchman
Stars

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William Holden

Boots Malone

Stanley Clements

Stash Clements

Basil Ruysdael

Preacher Cole

Carl Benton Reid

John Williams

Ralph Dumke

Beckett

Ed Begley

Howard Whietehead

Hugh Sanders

Matson

Harry Morgan

Quarter Horse Henry
(as Henry Morgan)

Ann Lee

Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson

Anthony Caruso

Billy Pearson

Eddie Koch - Jockey

Johnny Stewart

Thomas Gibson Jr. aka The Kid

Charles Edward Adams

Auctioneer
(uncredited)

Eddie Arden

Undetermined Secondary Role
(uncredited)

Florence Auer

Woman at Auction
(uncredited)

Brooks Benedict

Man at Race Inquiry
(uncredited)

Whit Bissell

Lou Dyer
(uncredited)

Paul Bradley

Man at Horse Auction
(uncredited)

Director
- William Dieterle
Writers
- Milton Holmes
- Harold Buchman
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Goofs
When the climactic race is finished, there is a posted finish time of 3:40. Shortly after the scene cuts back to the standings board, the time is now at 3:46.

Connections
Referenced in James Gray for Galerie: James Gray on Boots Malone (1952) (2024)

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8/10

Makes you feel like you're there

I was actually amazed how much I enjoyed this movie. William Holden makes most people think about "The Bridge on the River Kwai", for me I think of "Stalag 17" -- but this was a great fit.

If you have ever spent any time at the track, you will love this movie. The work out back, being with the horses and the people, the training and the thrill of the races, every part of the this movie brought back great memories and a smile to my face.

The supporting characters all felt perfect, and even the run-away boy being a natural rider idea is pure fun. Highly recommended for everyone.