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Hidalgo

  • 2004
  • Tous publics
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
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Viggo Mortensen in Hidalgo (2004)
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In 1890, a down-and-out cowboy and his horse travel to Arabia to compete in a deadly cross desert horse race.In 1890, a down-and-out cowboy and his horse travel to Arabia to compete in a deadly cross desert horse race.In 1890, a down-and-out cowboy and his horse travel to Arabia to compete in a deadly cross desert horse race.

  • Director
    • Joe Johnston
  • Writer
    • John Fusco
  • Stars
    • Viggo Mortensen
    • Omar Sharif
    • Zuleikha Robinson
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    88K
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    • Director
      • Joe Johnston
    • Writer
      • John Fusco
    • Stars
      • Viggo Mortensen
      • Omar Sharif
      • Zuleikha Robinson
    • 374User reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Frank Hopkins
    Omar Sharif
    Omar Sharif
    • Sheikh Riyadh
    Zuleikha Robinson
    Zuleikha Robinson
    • Jazira
    Louise Lombard
    Louise Lombard
    • Lady Anne Davenport
    Adam Alexi-Malle
    • Aziz
    Ana-Sofia Mastroianna
    Ana-Sofia Mastroianna
    • Aziz
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    Harsh Nayyar
    • Yusef
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Buffalo Bill Cody
    Adoni Maropis
    Adoni Maropis
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    Victor Talmadge
    • Rau Rasmussen
    Peter Mensah
    Peter Mensah
    • Jaffa
    Joshua Wolf Coleman
    Joshua Wolf Coleman
    • The Kurd
    Franky Mwangi
    • Slave Boy
    Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
    Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman
    • Chief Eagle Horn
    • (as Floyd Red Crow Westerman)
    Elizabeth Berridge
    Elizabeth Berridge
    • Annie Oakley
    C. Thomas Howell
    C. Thomas Howell
    • Preston Webb
    • Director
      • Joe Johnston
    • Writer
      • John Fusco
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    glaikh

    I enjoyed every moment of it

    Today I watched "Hidalgo"... that's how I needed to start because for me it was a real event. I haven't seen such "touching" movie for a long time. I said "touching" in the meaning that something in it - humour, breathtaking adventures, worth of respect friendship of man and horse, magic of arabian desert and idea of will, both human and animal, that is the reason for success - all these are mixed in unique brew, called "Hidalgo". I would recommend this movie to all people of all ages, whose hearts are still alive and able to sympathize. Take your kids or go alone - anyway manage somehow to watch this movie. It is so pure and mood lifting,so I can compare it in its influence on viewer only with "Big Fish". I'm not a critic and I won't talk about "actors' play, plot", etc etc etc. I'm just telling about my own experience and feelings that this movie put in me. Wish you the same good movie-evening :)))
    rrsanchez

    Enjoy this one!

    I've read some pretty disparaging comments about this movie that make me wonder what on earth was so bad? Let's see, there were objections over the predictability of the plot, the stereotyping, the music and on and on. People need to relax and enjoy this movie as entertainment only. I personally thought it was one of the nicest new releases I'd seen.

    I know this was another movie about the underdog winning against all odds but I like this kind of movie. I thought the screenplay was admirable in it's restraint not having the main character even kiss the two women involved. The music was very moving and beautiful.

    Perhaps some people have become so jaded that a movie simply isn't complete unless there's a helicopter chase, an exploding car or two (or in this case, a wagon), a trip to the nearby strip club with the flashing lights(where all characters in search of answers seem to end up at), gratuitous sex scenes, oh yeah, don't forget to use the 'F' word and while we're at it: let take God's name in vain a few times for the sake of 'realism'.

    Hollywood needs to make more movies like this.
    7byron-116

    Hidalgo is...

    ...an enchanting deeeelightful story - well, a semi true story about a factionalized real cowboy.

    A man, his horse and a 1,000 miles race.

    Viggo Mortensen gives a solid performance and what a delight to see Omar Sharif as as Arab Sheik.

    Hidalgo belongs in every film collector's library.
    7DeuceWild_77

    "Mister, you can say anything you want about me... I'm gonna have to ask you not to talk about my horse that way."

    Directed by Joe Johnston, the man behind the excellent & severely underrated "The Rocketeer" ('91) which was also a period piece, "Hidalgo" is a biographical adventure film loosely based on the life of Frank T. Hopkins and his mustang, Hidalgo that competed on a long distance Middle Eastern race called itself "Ocean of Fire", against the best pure- blooded Arabian horses.

    The real life Hopkins and his alleged exploits were most likely fictional / tall stories told by a 'fabulator' man that once was a professional horseman performing with the Ringling Brothers Circus. Even if it wasn't all true, the Hopkins & Hidalgo's daring adventure across the scorching desert of Arabia was the perfect scenario for an adventure / drama film shot on location, with a sense of the classic swashbuckling style, long gone from the Entertainment Industry of nowadays.

    It looks & feels something like a lighthearted / toned-down version of such classics as "Lawrence of Arabia" meets "Dances with Wolves" with an Indiana Jones urge to it, some of the funny gags & action sequences are even based (or more like a tribute) to the world's most famous archaeologist.

    Smartly, the director Johnston keeps the CGI effects to a minimum, only when was strictly necessary (like the sandstorm who reminds a lot the less-inspired Stephen Sommers' blockbuster, "The Mummy") which enhanced the old school filmmaking factor.

    "Hidalgo" is an entertaining, upbeat & reckless ride that moves at nicely pace, competent photographed by Shelly Johnson with great sets & costume design and great performances all around from Viggo, still in the heroic & manly, but sensitive role of an Aragorn type of character to the legendary & sorely missed, Omar Sharif in a gracious & witty role as the Sheikh Riyadh. Malcolm McDowell, C. Thomas Howell & J.K. Simmons also provided interesting cameos, but above them all, T.J. as the beautiful mustang Hidalgo, deserves the highest praise.
    HoferPM

    Terrific film!

    Viggo Mortensen is terrific, Omar Sharif is terrific, and the horse, whose name, I believe is J.T. in terrific! And I heard that Viggo loved the horse so much, he bought him. And he rode him to the premier (sp) of the movie. I think Viggo Mortensen is absolutely gorgeous. He's also a painter and a poet. I think this explains his soft-spoken way. He seems like a very sensitive man and this is what I like. I generally see a movie for the stars in it and not particularly the story, which in this case was breath-taking. I also love an animal storyline and this was one. Reminds me of the times years ago when films were of the type you could take your kids to. Bravo HIDALGO!!!!!!

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    • Trivia
      Viggo Mortensen purchased the horse who played the title character (T.J.) after this film was completed.
    • Goofs
      When Frank is telling Jazira about his Native American background, he says that "shunka wankan" is Sioux for "big dog". The people of this tribe prefer to call themselves "Dakota" or "Lakota", as "sioux" is a word meaning "snake" and was given to the Lakotas by the Crows (enemies of the Lakotas).
    • Quotes

      Frank T. Hopkins: Mister... you can say anything you want about me. I'm gonna have to ask you not to talk about my horse that way.

    • Crazy credits
      The film begins with a "Touchstone Pictures presents" credit, and the logo only appears at the end.
    • Connections
      Featured in America's First Horse: Hidalgo and the Spanish Mustang (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      On the Warpath
      Written by Karl King (uncredited)

      Performed by The Americus Brass Band

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    • Release date
      • March 24, 2004 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Morocco
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Sioux
    • Also known as
      • Océano de fuego
    • Filming locations
      • Morocco
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Casey Silver Productions
      • Dune Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $100,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $67,303,450
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,829,435
      • Mar 7, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $108,040,622
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 16m(136 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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