The death of a teenager's father leaves her orphaned until she discovers the mother she never knew. When she travels to meet her, she befriends a horse trainer. Together they win races and form new bonds that lead her back to happiness.
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After the sudden death of her father leaves a teenage girl without a family, she becomes lost in her own anger and sadness. Her family doctor (Daryl Hannah) informs her that her father had a secret, that the mother she never knew (Claire Forlani) was alive and well. When she travels to meet her, she befriends a horse trainer (Colletti, Stephen) and discovers that in caring for the horse, she is able to overcome her hardships and emotional trauma. Together they begin to win many races and upset the favorites, owned by an egocentric mogul (Eric Roberts). Through the victories and new friendships she forms, she learns to find her way back to happiness.
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Julianne Michelle | - | Shannon Greene | |
Daryl Hannah | - | Rita Baker | |
Michael Madsen | - | Dave Blair | |
Joanna Pacula | - | Emily Blair | |
Claire Forlani | - | Christine Pearson | |
Suzi Hofrichter | - | Nurse Dana | |
Stephen Colletti | - | Brandon | |
Carson Brown | - | Rio | |
Jason Gedrick | - | Eric Parker | |
Eric Roberts | - | Mitchell Prescott | |
Krista Allen | - | Jessica | |
Willie Garson | - | Richard | |
Scott Eastwood | - | Joey | |
Steve Guttenberg | - | Ed | |
Charles Durning | - | Floyd |
Director Frank Johnson interviewed hundreds of young actresses for two years in search of the perfect Shannon. He finally found her, Julianne Michelle. One year and five months later, filming began.
Louis Gossett, Jr. and Jason Gedrick appeared in Iron Eagle (1986) and Iron Eagle II (1988).
This movie is also known as "Amazing Racer".
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