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Hidalgo is a 2004 epic biographical western film based on the legend of the American distance rider Frank Hopkins and his mustang Hidalgo. It recounts Hopkins' racing his horse in Arabia in 1891 against Bedouins riding pure-blooded Arabian horses .
Mar 5, 2004 · A cowboy and his mustang compete in a deadly cross desert horse race in Arabia in 1890. Based on the true story of Frank T. Hopkins, a horseman who left the Wild West show and faced the challenges of the Arabian desert.
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- Action, Adventure, Biography
- Joe Johnston
- 2004-03-05
Hidalgo (Spanish pronunciation:), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Hidalgo (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Hidalgo), is one of the 31 states which, along with Mexico City, constitute the 32 federal entities of Mexico.
- Viggo Mortensen Bought TJ, the Main Horse Who Played Hidalgo. After filming was over, Viggo Mortensen purchased one of the horses used to play Hidalgo.
- Five Paint Horses Were Used to Play Hidalgo. A total of five horses played Hidalgo throughout the movie. Each one was registered with the American Paint Horse Association.
- 550 Horses Were Used for the Final Horse Scene. The final scene with horses included a total of 550 horses. The filming of this scene took place in Browning, Montana.
- The Horse That Played Al-Hattal Was an Arabian Show Horse. The black horse that played Al-Hattal was a black Arabian stallion by the name of TC Bey Cedar.
Mar 1, 2004 · The movie Hidalgo claims to be based on the legend of Frank Hopkins, a long rider who won a 3,000-mile race in Arabia. But many historians and horse enthusiasts dispute the authenticity of his feats and question his existence.
Dec 28, 2016 · Hidalgo (2004) Trailer. "The excitement begins when famed horseman Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen) enters a grueling competition – "The Ocean Of Fire" – with his mustang Hidalgo.
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Famed horseman Frank T. Hopkins enters a grueling competition with his mustang Hidalgo. Together, they must not only survive a 3,000-mile race across blistering desert terrain; they must also thwart evil competitors who vow victory at any cost.
