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The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit
The Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit (1968)
, 1h53
Directed by Norman Tokar, Christopher Hibler, Larry Lansburgh
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Children's films, Horse sports in film
Actors Kurt Russell, Dean Jones, Lloyd Bochner, Diane Baker, Morey Amsterdam, Fred Clark

Madison Avenue advertising executive Fred Bolton, a Lakeville, Connecticut widower living beyond his means, is beset by two major problems. First, his boss at Tomes Advertising Agency has instructed him to come up with an original campaign – in 24 hours – to promote star client Allied Drug & Food's over-the-counter indigestion medication, "Aspercel." Allied's Chairman of the Board, Tom Dugan, wants a "jet-set" appeal campaign that will "give sour stomachs class and dignity."
Little Miss Marker
Little Miss Marker (1980)
, 2h12
Directed by Walter Bernstein
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Films about sexuality, Sports films, LGBT-related films, Films about horses, Horse sports in film, LGBT-related film
Actors Julie Andrews, Walter Matthau, Tony Curtis, Bob Newhart, Brian Dennehy, Kenneth McMillan

Sorrowful Jones (Matthau) is a gloomy, cantankerous bookie circa 1934, who is confronted by Carter, a gambler who cannot pay a $10 debt. He ultimately gives his 6-year-old daughter (Stimson) to Sorrowful's gangster-run gambling operation as a "marker" (collateral) for a bet. When he loses his bet and commits suicide, the gangsters are left with the "Kid" on their hands. Sorrowful's nervous assistant, Regret (Newhart), is concerned about the legalities of this, particularly the kidnapping statutes.
50 to 1
50 to 1 (2014)
, 1h50
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Horse sports in film
Actors Skeet Ulrich, Christian Kane, William Devane, Todd Lowe, Eloy Casados

A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their undersized thoroughbred racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby. Based on the inspiring true story of Mine That Bird, the cowboys face a series of mishaps on their way to Churchill Downs, becoming the ultimate underdogs in a final showdown with the world's racing elite.
Francis Goes to the Races
Francis Goes to the Races (1951)
, 1h28
Directed by Arthur Lubin
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Fantasy
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Horse sports in film
Actors Donald O'Connor, Piper Laurie, Cecil Kellaway, Jesse White, Vaughn Taylor, Barry Kelley

Francis the Talking Mule and his sidekick Peter Sterling visit Colonel Travers and his granddaughter on their family horse farm. Peter soon finds himself involved in the world of horse racing and a crime boss and his men trying to "fix" races involving the Travers' horses.
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry (1937)
, 1h20
Directed by Alfred E. Green
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Musical
Themes Films about animals, Films about music and musicians, Sports films, Films about horses, Musical films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, Horse sports in film
Actors Ronald Sinclair, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, C. Aubrey Smith, Sophie Tucker, Forrester Harvey

Cricket West (Garland) is a hopeful actress with a pair of vocal cords that bring down the house. Along with her eccentric aunt, she plays host to the local jockeys, whose leader is the cocky but highly skilled Timmie Donovan (Rooney). When a young English gentleman, Roger Calverton, comes to town convincing Donovan to ride his horse in a high-stakes race, the plot breaks into a speeding gallop. Donovan is disqualified from racing after being set up by his scheming father, with help from Cricket and her aunt, Roger wins the race and Donovan's father is arrested.
Kentucky
Kentucky (1938)
, 1h35
Directed by David Butler, Otto Brower
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Children's films, Horse sports in film
Actors Loretta Young, Richard Greene, Walter Brennan, Douglass Dumbrille, Moroni Olsen, Edmund Mortimer

During the Civil War, Thad Goodwin (Charles Waldron) of Elmtree Farm, a local horse breeder resists Capt. John Dillon (Douglass Dumbrille) and a company of Union soldiers confiscating his prize horses. He is killed by Dillon and his youngest son Peter (Bobs Watson) cries at the soldiers riding away with the horses.
The Bluegrass Special
The Bluegrass Special (1977)

Directed by Andrew V. McLaglen
Genres Drama
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Children's films, Horse sports in film
Actors Celeste Holm, William Windom

Penny (Devon Ericson) is a teenage horse trainer with a very special dream of becoming a jockey. She picks Woodhill to compete in the upcoming Bluegrass Special; Woodhill is a beautiful race horse with a bad reputation who threw and injured his rider during a race in Tijuana. Penny's devotion and determination are an inspiration to anyone who believes that dreams can come true!
Come on George!
Come on George! (1939)
, 1h28
Directed by Anthony Kimmins
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Comedy, Musical
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Musical films, Horse sports in film
Actors George Formby, Dirk Bogarde, Pat Kirkwood, Joss Ambler, Meriel Forbes, George Carney

This farce stars comedian George Formby, who plays George, a stable boy. He also has the unique ability to soothe an anxious racing horse. Expectedly, George races the horse and wins.
Windstorm 3
Windstorm 3 (2017)
, 1h50
Directed by Katja von Garnier
Origin German
Genres Comedy, Adventure
Themes L'adolescence, Films about children, Sports films, Horse sports in film, Teen movie
Actors Amber Bongard, Nicolette Krebitz, Jannis Niewöhner, Cornelia Froboess, Tilo Prückner

Mika ne sait toujours pas exactement ce qu'elle cherche dans la vie et retourne au haras de Kaltenbach sans plus tarder. Avec son étalon Whisper, elle se rend en Andalousie, où elle veut trouver le légendaire village d'Ora, où Whisper a ses racines.
The Horsemen
The Horsemen (1971)
, 1h49
Directed by John Frankenheimer
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Adventure
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, Horse sports in film
Actors Omar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jack Palance, Saeed Jaffrey, Peter Jeffrey, Vernon Dobtcheff

Uraz (Omar Sharif), the son of Tursen (Jack Palance), the stable master and retired buzkashi player for a feudal lord, is a master horseman who lives by a primitive code of honor. Uruz's family honor is damaged when he breaks his leg playing the game which is the Afghani equivalent of polo. His father, who lost a lot of money betting on his son, will barely speak to him. To regain the family honor (and wealth) he must somehow re-learn how to ride -- after his injuries cost him his leg below the knee. In the face of great obstacles, and despite the derision and treachery of others, he gains the chance to play in the games given by the king of Afghanistan.
Riding High
Riding High (1950)
, 1h52
Directed by Frank Capra, George Marshall
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Musical theatre, Musical
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Musical films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, Horse sports in film, Sport hippique
Actors Bing Crosby, Coleen Gray, Charles Bickford, William Demarest, Frances Gifford, James Gleason

Yale grad Dan Brooks is expected to marry wealthy boss J.L. Higgins' daughter Margaret and join the family box-making business. He is far more interested in racing a horse he owns, Broadway Bill.
Shadow & moi
Shadow & moi (2011)

Origin Pays-bas
Genres Drama
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, Horse sports in film
Actors Liza Sips, Gaby Blaaser, Rick Engelkes, Tanja Jess, Roos Smit, Monic Hendrickx

Lisa, une adolescente passionnée d'équitation, vient sur l’île d’Ameland passer ses vacances avec sa famille. Elle rencontre Kai, le jeune homme qui détient le ranch au bord de la plage. Il lui présente son étalon noir Shadow, qu'il ne monte plus depuis un drame pendant son enfance. Lisa entame un long travail pour redonner confiance à Shadow et Kai.
The Return of October
The Return of October (1948)
, 1h38
Directed by Joseph H. Lewis
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about animals, Sports films, Films about horses, Horse sports in film
Actors Glenn Ford, Terry Moore, Albert Sharpe, James Gleason, May Whitty, Henry O'Neill

Terry is a teenaged girl whose Uncle Willy, a horse trainer, dreams of winning the Derby. He bets everything on his horse Sunset, then collapses and dies after it loses.