Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken(1991)
Overview
A runaway orphan, young Sonora, persists in a menial job mucking stables in Doc Carver's travelling stunt show. Her great wish is to become a death-defying "diving girl," but Doc refuses her pleas. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy resolve finally convinces him to give her a break. On the brink of stardom, however, a cruel twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream.
Director
Steve Miner
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Cast
Gabrielle Anwar
as Sonora Webster
Cliff Robertson
as Dr. W.F. Carver
Michael Schoeffling
as Al Carver
Dylan Kussman
as Clifford Henderson
Kathleen York
as Marie
Frank Renzulli
as Mr. Slater
Nancy Moore Atchison
as Arnette Webster
Lisa Norman
as Aunt Helen
Lorianne Collins
as Clarabelle
Elizabeth Hayes
as Miss Simpson
Laura Lee Norton
as Mrs. Ellis
Michael J. Matusiak
as Photographer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures
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What is Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken about?▼
A runaway orphan, young Sonora, persists in a menial job mucking stables in Doc Carver's travelling stunt show. Her great wish is to become a death-defying "diving girl," but Doc refuses her pleas. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy resolve finally convinces him to give her a break. On the brink of stardom, however, a cruel twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream.
Who directed Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken?▼
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken was directed by Steve Miner and released in 1991. It is a drama, family film.
How long is Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken?▼
Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken?▼
The cast of Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken includes Gabrielle Anwar as Sonora Webster, Cliff Robertson as Dr. W.F. Carver, Michael Schoeffling as Al Carver, Dylan Kussman as Clifford Henderson, Kathleen York as Marie and more.
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