Guide Note: Hidalgo is based on a true story about a cowboy, who during the 1890's, competes against the Arabian people and their Noble, Pure-bred horses, with his Mustang Horse in a 3000-mile race. Hidalgo, an "impure" horse, by the Arab standards, was a longshot to win the race but his endurance over miles of dangerous terrain, will to survive the deadly conditions, and his undying loyalty to his rider were what made him a true winner.
Fast Facts:
- Theatrical Release: March 5, 2004
- DVD Release: August 3, 2004
- Distributor: Touchstone Pictures
- Writer: John Fusco
- Director: Joe Johnston
- Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson, Omar Sharif, Zuleikha Robinson, Saïd Taghmaoui, Harsh Nayyar, and Louise Lombard
- After the filming was complete Viggo Mortensen, who played the cowboy, bought one of the Paint Horses that was used in the movie
- Some of the movie is in Arabic with subtitles
