The Day the Ponies Come Back

2001 1h 44m FR

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6.5

SOLID

★6.5TMDB · 3

Drama

Synopsis

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While on a business trip to New York City, Frenchman Daniel Moulin hopes to track down his long-lost father. His initial investigation on the rough Bronx streets leads to little more than being made witness to a shooting and the victim of a mugging. Luckily for Daniel, a street-smart youth named William takes pity on him and introduces him to his wise grandfather, Cecil.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Guillaume Canet
Daniel Moulin
Burt Young
John Stoller
Monica Trombetta
Tilly DeCruccio
Nick Sandow
Joey
Jay Rivera
William
Tony Lo Bianco
Paul DeCruccio
Norman Matlock
Cecil Perry
Lawrence Hoffman
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jerry Schatzberg
Writers: Bob Cea, Jerry Schatzberg
Languages: English, French
Countries: France, United States of America

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, shot by Bruno de Keyzer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Hill. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sabine Hoffman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Guillaume Canet and Burt Young and Monica Trombetta carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0216669 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jerry Schatzberg directs. Bruno de Keyzer behind the camera. John Hill scores. Sabine Hoffman cuts. Produced in France, United States of America. Dialogue in English, French.

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125 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, French.
3International production across 2 countries: France, United States of America.
4Directed by Jerry Schatzberg, shot by Bruno de Keyzer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by John Hill. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Sabine Hoffman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Guillaume Canet and Burt Young and Monica Trombetta carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0216669 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.