The Long Shot (2004)

The Long Shot (2004)
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Produced for cable's Hallmark channel, The Long Shot stars Julie Benz as expert equestrienne Annie Garrett. Forced by her demanding mother, Bonnie (Laura Johnson), to live under the shadow of her sister, Katie, who won 37 blue ribbons for her horsemanship before her death in a freak accident, Annie is further burdened when her no-good husband, Ross (John Livingston), deserts her. With her seven-year-old daughter, Taylor (Gage Golightly), in tow, the cash-strapped Annie accepts a very difficult job as a groomer and trainer on the Colorado horse farm owned by the no-nonsense Mary Lou O'Brien (Marsha Mason). Despite her heavy workload, Annie thrives in her new environment, forming a strong "friendship" with a horse named Tolo, whom she hopes to ride to victory in a high-stakes contest. Alas, Annie's opportunity to finally live up to the accomplishments of her late sister Katie may be permanently scuttled when Tolo is suddenly struck blind. The Long Shot was first broadcast on April 18, 2004. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Julie BenzMarsha Mason, (more)
Director(s):
Georg Stanford Brown
Format(s):
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Synopsis of The Long Shot

Produced for cable's Hallmark channel, The Long Shot stars Julie Benz as expert equestrienne Annie Garrett. Forced by her demanding mother, Bonnie (Laura Johnson), to live under the shadow of her sister, Katie, who won 37 blue ribbons for her horsemanship before her death in a freak accident, Annie is further burdened when her no-good husband, Ross (John Livingston), deserts her. With her seven-year-old daughter, Taylor (Gage Golightly), in tow, the cash-strapped Annie accepts a very difficult job as a groomer and trainer on the Colorado horse farm owned by the no-nonsense Mary Lou O'Brien (Marsha Mason). Despite her heavy workload, Annie thrives in her new environment, forming a strong "friendship" with a horse named Tolo, whom she hopes to ride to victory in a high-stakes contest. Alas, Annie's opportunity to finally live up to the accomplishments of her late sister Katie may be permanently scuttled when Tolo is suddenly struck blind. The Long Shot was first broadcast on April 18, 2004. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
94 mins

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Director(s):
Georg Stanford Brown
Writer(s):
David Alexander
Producer(s):
Vanessa TorresAlbert T. DickersonStephen Wesley Bridgewater
Categories:
Family & Kids
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    Brian B.

    This is an absolutely wonderful family film that we watched with our children, ages nine and five. There were two 'd' words that were completely unnecessary, but, otherwise it was great for them. There are some elements of marital discord and reactions to a family member's death (nothing shown), along with a horse's illness. All is handled extremely well. The acting is fine (the adults, at least), and, if you like horses, you'll love this movie.

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    Kendi E.

    Awesome little film - loved that there was so much about riding. Loved that I didn't have to worry about the other parts of the story with my 5 yr old. Really great film for what it is. I expect we will have to buy it soon

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    Melissa O.

    Good movie for families or those that are into horses and riding. Some mature subject matter regarding a deadbeat dad, but in typical Hallmark style there is a predictable happy ending. Not terribly exciting and the acting is at times mediocre at best. But it is a good plot and family friendly.

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