Release Date
March 5, 2004
DVD Release Date
August 3, 2004 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Joe Johnston
Writer
John Fusco
Cast
Viggo Mortensen, Malcolm McDowell, Omar Sharif, Zuleikha Robinson, Adam Alexi-Malle, Peter Mensah
Studio
Running Time
135 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for adventure violence and some mild innuendo
1890. A Pony Express courier travels to Saudi Arabia to compete with his horse Hidalgo in a dangerous but rewarding race that spans 3,000 miles of the Arabian Desert. Based on a true story, Frank T. Hopkins was the first foreigner invited to compete in the race - his horse being the first mustang - as he was known to be the best rider in the United States.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Viggo Mortensen, fresh of what will undoubtedly be the best three years of his career, goes from king to cowboy in Hidalgo, an adventure-drama that seems like a throwback to another generation. That isn't necessarily a good thing. Full movie review »
