The Colt (2005)
A story of innocence born to the men of the Union First Cavalry.
During the heat of battle in the midst of the Civil War, a beguilingly innocent colt is born to Union Jim Rabb's beloved mare. Refusing the orders to shoot it, lest it prove a hindrance, Rabb keeps the colt as a consolation in these desperate times-a symbol of hope that leads the men of the First Cavalry on a journey of self-discovery and newfound brotherhood.
Director: Yelena Lanskaya
Genre: Drama, War, Family, History, TV Movie, Western
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: February 6, 2005
Cast
- Ryan Merriman - Jim Rabb
- Steve Bacic - Sgt. Longacre
- William MacDonald - Sgt. Woodruff
- Darcy Belsher - Covington
- Haig Sutherland - Hatch
- Scott Heindl - Lt. Hutton
- Peter LaCroix - Capt. Thorndale
- Colby Johannson - Cleary
- Matthew Currie Holmes - Stanton
- Anthony Gerbrandt - Switters
Screenplay
- Mikhail Sholokhov (Story)
- Stephen Harrigan (Teleplay)
Music: Misha Segal
Cinematography: Jon Joffin
Editing: Yelena Lanskaya, Benjamin A. Weissman
Production: Hallmark Entertainment
Country: Canada, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, The Horror of War and Humanity, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, World War I and Trench Warfare, American Civil War: Divided States
Keywords
civil war, soldier, battle, colt, virginia, american civil war, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Colt about?
- During the heat of battle in the midst of the Civil War, a beguilingly innocent colt is born to Union Jim Rabb's beloved mare. Refusing the orders to shoot it, lest it prove a hindrance, Rabb keeps the colt as a consolation in these desperate times-a symbol of hope that leads the men of the First Cavalry on a journey of self-discovery and newfound brotherhood.
- Who directed The Colt?
- The Colt was directed by Yelena Lanskaya.
- Who stars in The Colt?
- The Colt stars Ryan Merriman, Steve Bacic, William MacDonald, Darcy Belsher, Haig Sutherland, Scott Heindl.
- How long is The Colt?
- The Colt has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Colt?
- The Colt is a Drama, War, Family, History, TV Movie, Western film.
- Where was The Colt produced?
- The Colt was produced in Canada, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Colt?
- The themes of The Colt include: American Civil War: Brother vs Brother, The Horror of War and Humanity, Independence War and Patriot Freedom Battle, World War I and Trench Warfare, American Civil War: Divided States.