The Colt (film)
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Written byMikhail Sholokhov
Stephen Harrigan
Stephen Harrigan
Directed byYelena Lanskaya
StarringRyan Merriman
Phyllis George
Steve Bacic
William MacDonald
Steve Martin
Darcy Belsher
Phyllis George
Steve Bacic
William MacDonald
Steve Martin
Darcy Belsher
Country of originUnited States
| The Colt | |
|---|---|
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| Written by | Mikhail Sholokhov Stephen Harrigan |
| Directed by | Yelena Lanskaya |
| Starring | Ryan Merriman Phyllis George Steve Bacic William MacDonald Steve Martin Darcy Belsher |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Matthew O'Connor |
| Running time | 120 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Hallmark Channel |
| Release | February 6, 2005 |
The Colt is a 2005 television movie made for Hallmark Channel.[1] The film is set during the American Civil War,[2] and is based on the short story (Жеребёнок, Zherebyonok) by Nobel Prize winner Mikhail Sholokhov.[2][3]
In 1864, an American Civil War troop struggles to survive when young Union soldier Jim Rabb (Ryan Merriman) discovers that his mare has given birth to a colt. A superior officer orders Jim to shoot the foal because it may become a burden, but Jim - seeing the colt as a sign of hope and a reminder of the beauty of life - refuses. The colt remains with the men as they battle. When Confederates overtake the camp and steal the colt, Jim must risk his life retrieving it.
Cast
- Ryan Merriman as Jim Rabb
- Steve Bacic as Sgt. Longacre
- William MacDonald as Sgt. Woodruff
- Darcy Belsher as Convington
- Scott Heindl as Lt. Hutton
Critical reviews
Awards
Won
- 2005 FAIF International Film Festival, Judges Choice Award for Best Feature Film
- 2005 LA Femme Film Festival, Best Director[6]
- 2005 WorldFest Houston, Special Jury Award for Feature Made for Television/Cable
Nominated
- 2006 Humanitas Prize, 90 Minute or Longer Category[7][8][9]
- 2006 Writers Guild of America, USA, WGA Award (TV) Long Form - Adapted[10]