When i was 8 years old my family lived in Salzburg, Austria. My father was an officer in the occupying U.S. Army. I had the never forgotten thrill of seeing a performance in Vienna in 1953. I never forgot the beauty of these horses and repeated the thrill in May of 2022. Saw this movie years ago and very happy to find it again. Thank you.
Aren't they awe inspiring? I watch this movie..and I can smell the leather of the saddles and bridles...and the heady warm smell of the horses... how wonderful you were able to see them in your life. 😊
@@thegreencat9947 I was also blessed to see them perform here in Canada, when I was about 10. I had never seen dressage (the dance they do) before, and I was amazed!
I was fortunate as a young child to see these beautiful horses when they performed in Detroit in the 60's. It's a shame that Disney no longer seems to produce quality movies and television shows.
Back when Walt Disney made great movies! I remember seeing this when I was 10! It made an impact on me to this day! So much so I actually have my own copy of this movie. Thank you for posting this so many more can enjoy some forgotten history and see a miracle.
This film has a special place in my heart. I had just purchased a wonderful gray mare from my aunt, when i saw this film in the theater. She wasn't one of these great ones--except to me, and i almost think I can see her beloved ghost in the film--although that's not possible. She wasn't a Lipizzaner, although I wouldn't have traded anything for her. Ah, but there's nothing like that Disney commitment to quality: Excellent photography, talented cast (even the bit players), and great writing based on real history from the memoirs of a participant. A lesser organization would have shot this on the back lot in Hollywood with whatever horses they could find. The Disney organization went to Austria and used the real horses. Impressive performance footage here, with the greatest horses in the world.
I got my first Horse at 11, a cantankerous Mare named Mechant- French for ill-tempered/mischievous. She was, too, but also affectionate to me. We won several belt buckles and tons of ribbons at rodeos and shows, though, as I used her mean streak to our advantage. She would do anything to win-lol- as if she thought the other Horses would be good and jealous. Young girls with Horses in their dreams often grow up to be people more down-to-Earth than others. I, too, love this film- I hope families still watch such good things.
When I was about 10 years old, my dad took my brother and me to see these incredibly beautiful horses. It was a miracle we were able to watch their performance because we lived in a very small, rural town and very few great performances ever made it our way. But my dad made sure we got to witness such an awesome feat.
So did my dad, when I was also about 10. He was a very special person, like your dad. Shortly before or after seeing them I was allowed to take riding lessons, which changed me and my life completely. RIP Dad, I miss you so much. ❤❤❤
I have had the great pleasure of see the White Stallions perform live. They are magnificent and beautiful. As a young girl, I read a book on them and became fascinated by them. As an American, I am proud we were able to help protect this magnificent treasure of Austria.
Chills and tears!! My parents took me to MSG at 6. That was 1967. I saw the real deal and will never forget it. I was in awe and quiet as a mouse. I continued to see them perform whenever they toured. The Spanish Riding School stopped world tours long ago. There was a major stable of the famed white(grey lol) stallions which toured but it wasn't the same. I'm happy to still have horses and ride many discipline but Dressage is my favorite. I think I've seen this film 20+ times. An amazing story which never gets old. Bless these horses and bless my husband for taking me to the school as a complete surprise while visiting my brother in Germany. He was in the AF. I def cried. Pass this movie on. It's history. Back when Walt controlled Disney was the best. Even though Hollywood still tried to make the Nahzeees look good.
I had a friend, a former Luftwaffe surgeon, who was one of those who interpreted for General Patton. A Dr. Warner Schreiber ..... May God bless him ...... a true ally to America during the cold war..... It was a real honor serving with him .......
What a beautiful movie. I have to watch it again to take a better look at the furnishings in the lovely castle. The special alcove for the piano had the acoustics improved with the back wall beautifully sculpted and curved forward to 'reflect' the sound to the audience. Several men acted to save the Mares, but it is credited to Patton, who shoved his plan through faster than the Army could keep up. He was good at that, fortunately, or we would have seen the extinction of those wonderful Horses. The castle is full of such stunning antiques, and with the Horses to see, Ima watch again soon. TY Michael Strong.
I always wanted to go see them at the Spanish Riding School . I husband when he was living took me to see some on tour in Greensboro,N.C I was so blowed away by them. They are truly a Treasure.😊
My great uncle who was in Patton's 3rd Army was involved in this. He was a Captain at the time and was one of the truck drivers bringing the horses back.
Every January the 1 they are showing the new year concert from Vienna where there are ballet and from the Spanish riding school too and it is a wonderful tradition to watch in 45 min . Ty so much for this movie
I'm a little disappointed by the comments to this movie. I watched it live when it first came out with my mom and sister, years later when they came to the states took my mom to watch them perform. This is a heartwarming, uplifting story good for the whole family and instead of talking about that a whole lot of people got hung up on the military part of the back story. I'm a veteran love military history, but this isn't about that. It's about rescuing some of the most amazing horses in the world. There is a newer film version which focuses on the military aspect of this story, that's the place to comment on all the death and dying part. Again I am a veteran and totally respect what the men who fought to get the horses out went through, but this is Disney, old fashioned Disney made for kids and families, they made a wonderful film that endures as a classic and that should be respected as well
You are right on in your comments! They are super appropriate. This is a very uplifting movie and a breath of fresh air. We have enough ultra realistic movies of today.
Many people have no class at all. Their brains are shaped like footballs. Imagine the loss to the world if this breed had died out. The school staff could have been killed and that would be that. Few viewers know that many, many Americans were native German speakers born in the USA. In 1983, I knew several people born in the USA who spoke German and Czech and could not speak English very well.
A superb film by Disney which tells how these wonderful Lippizoner horses survived the war, with the intervention of General Patton and many other men and woman on both sides of the conflict. Happily we can see them perform today! Thank you.
@@torehaaland6921 Hi. I'm not American and yes I know the allies were involved (my country NZ included). It was Patton that initiated help for those magnificent horses. All the best.
@@breezeman5348 then we agree. Ii just got the impression from your comment that you were one of those "we, and we alone won the war" type of American. And I have grown allergic to that.
@@torehaaland6921 I hear you :-). America's involvement did help a lot to bring the war to a swifter end. Had they remained neutral would have meant a tougher road for the Allies. Nonetheless, with the help of Russia turning the tide on the Germans in the east, victory would still have been achievable. That's my 2 cents worth anyway lol. All the best.
@@breezeman5348 US involvement was no doubt very important. But so many Americans seems to think they alone brought Hitler down. And that the American people sacrificed so much more than everyone else. Both things are directly untrue.
I think I saw this film in my childhood and I know I've seen the horses perform live at least once. Magnificent. I heard too that the British are responsible for rescuing many dog breeds from the war. They managed to evacuate them to safer countries. I love that the American soldiers said "We don't have time to sort out all these horses. Let's take them all." That sums up the American spirit, brash, bold, and brave. What we lack in refinement, we make up for with heart.
The trials and tribulations we experience nowadays in the USA are nothing compared to what people went through in World War Two, and I would like to keep it that way.
Thank you Michael Strong. This is one of the finest films I have ever seen. Robert Taylor was stellar as was every single actor, extra, crew member and horse.
Thank you for this film! In all that is taking place in the world it is nice to enjoy the simple things that remind me of my childhood...wholesome Walt Disney shows. And this dealt with a real historical event.
I saw these horses when they made a USA tour years ago, was a lifetime high light I'll never forget. IMHO, the horses are the real movie stars of this film, thank you for posting it.
I saw them on tour here in the U.S. also. Likewise a lifetime thrill! My knowledge and love of them came from a dear elderly neighbor lady who gave me a copy of a National Geographic that had an article on them, knowing me to be horse crazy. I was about 6 years old. Studied anything I could find on them. When I was 11, I FINALLY, after a lot of tears, got my parents to take me to this movie. Mother was not impressed, but I was enraptured with every moment with the horses, I saw only them, the rest . . . Bless you for giving me the chance to watch it again! 🙏👏👍👍❤️
It always warms my heart when I hear people express some good memories of their parents. Can't say I had that, but it makes me happy to know it exists...
The last time I saw this film was in 1964 and I was 12. It is a real joy and happyness to look at it fifty eight years after. The title in France was LE GRAND RETOUR... JCG/Paris
This was made the year I was born. I remember watching it when I was a little kid. I loved it then and I love it now. I just wish there were more nice movies like the old days.
One of the greatest, most wonderful things that came out of WWII...thank you, General Patton, for rescuing these fabulous horses!!! They are so rare and special...without this operation, this stunning and priceless breed would have died out. I'm so proud of General Patton's men who got them to safety. God bless General Patton and his troops...and God bless the Spanish Riding School and the superb Lippizzaner horses. If they had been lost, the world would have been an emptier, darker place. ❤😊
I love horses. I had horses growing up. I rode bareback because saddles were expensive and money was tight. I was never that experienced ofan equestrian and my horses one of my horses was used to rope and brand cattle. i loved my horses. They were kind and gentle but they weren't quite as amazing as these beautiful talented horses.
What a fine show! Robert Taylor and Eddie Albert! And those exquisute equestrians! So fabulous. Such a quality entertainment. And I never heard of this Disney production. Spectacular! Thank you so very much for sharing this special motion picture.
I first saw this film as a boy back in the 70s. It had a profound effect on me. I now own & rid my own Lipitzana & have travelled to Vienna to see them perform.
Thank you for sharing this movie to UA-cam. I saw it as a child and my Mom took me to see the Lipizzaners perform when their world tour came to Baltimore. A magical night and a treasured memory.
I got to see these wonderful,beautiful horse's perform in Kansas city ,MO. long ago. I owned some beautiful horse's of my own at that time. But these guys made even my registered Belgian, Terry, which was the biggest horses I owned at that time. An extremely large for his age and in in wonderful condition. He had the most wonderful attitude when you were training him to do something just like these guys do he wanted to always please. He was also a clown. He loved to tease and torment. He would steal my cowboy hat off my head and take off with it. Then bring it back and do his best to put it back on my head the way he found it.Lol when I was out doing fence repairs. He would insist that he got to carry my work bag around his neck. We used electric fencing so he would drop my bag next to me and take 3 steps back. While I worked. He best buddy horse wise was my miniature horse Stetson. He protected hi from my quarter horse. As well as would stand over him to give him shade from sun and rain and snowfall. He loved his horse balls. He would pick it up by the handle and spin in a circle and then let it fly for me to catch. I'd toss it back and he'd go after it and if he could he would play "catch" all day long. Then my godkids taught him soccer. And soccer became a weekly game with him and the kids. He was the most loving, gentle horse I have ever owned or seen since. He loved to do what he considered dancing to certain country music song that came on the radio in the barn. My quarter horse jack would watch him and just shake his head like what and idiot. Stetson would try and follow along. And my godkids would do a dancing contest with them. Which was a hoot to watch. Sure do miss them all.
What wonderful memories you have. Those beautiful horses come to life in your writing about them. I can almost see them myself. Thank you so much for sharing....you've absolutely made my day.
Thank you for posting this movie. It was mentioned in the closing of the audio book I just finished, Ghost Riders. It was perfect to see the story and the horses after listening to the book...such beautiful horses, and such skilled trainers and riders! It was heartwarming to see everyone work together to save them.
Udo jurgens was a spledid actor. This his role is among the best. Great movie, a rarity among the war movies. Thank U for sharing. (Even if not any copyright). 👍
Hooray ! I live this movie and all things relative to the Lippizon stallions. Thank you for this. I was able to see them perform here in the last few years.
Thank you for the upload. I had the opportunity to go to the Lipizzaner Spanische Hofreitschule in Vienna to watch the horses train. The final scenes of the dressage show is filmed at the actual Spanish Riding School. Lipizzans are beautiful creatures, but they are not easy keepers. I will stick with my Haflinger. Dressage began when soldiers would compete showing off how well they trained their military horses. This movie inspires me to get back into dressage.
when i was in highschool i had the privilege of seeing them live in my home state they came to our civic center to perform they are magical to behold in person
General Patton was calvary. The Gremans had relocated the best horses from across Europe to Czechoslovakia, which was to go to Russia. Patton used freeing the 2500 slaves that worked at the farm as his reason to rescue them as well as the horses. An Arabian stallion named Witez II was imported to the US as spoils of war and used as a remount stud at Cal Poly. We were blessed to love and own one of his granddaughters for over 25 yrear.
All horses are extremely intelligent. The same can't be said for all handlers and trainers. I know this to be a fact. I'm proud to add this movie to my playlist: "Horses".
This is as close as I am ever likely to get to seeing these magnificent horses for myself. I'm not one to cry, but watching such majesty, grace and riding expertise has managed to make me do just that. This is such a story of faith in decent humans who were prepared to risk their lives to protect and bring back both humans and horses from a fate we cannot comprehend. This story is not taught in schools or found in text books. Perhaps it should be. It's a story of something so beautiful surviving and coming out of something so horrific as WW2. There are many stories about humans doing just that. But few, maybe only 1, of so much being risked by so many for the survival of animals. Maybe humans ain't quite so bad after all!!!
I was privileged to see these animals when I 55. I cried tears and just shook all over that I was sitting there watching a bit of history. I saw this movie when it first came out and it affected me greatly. Haven’t cried like that before or since. Profound.
@@1967hashem well,certainly nowadays.The older films are great,from the cartoons,to this film,for instance. Although I wouldn't confine it to Disney,most of what is churned out of Hollywood these days is diabolical.
@@richardscanlan3167 Very true. I agree with you. I'm always looking for a great movie on UA-cam as where I live in Philippines there is no English TV or radio. So I enjoy the old style movies.
When i was 8 years old my family lived in Salzburg, Austria. My father was an officer in the occupying U.S. Army. I had the never forgotten thrill of seeing a performance in Vienna in 1953. I never forgot the beauty of these horses and repeated the thrill in May of 2022. Saw this movie years ago and very happy to find it again. Thank you.
Aren't they awe inspiring? I watch this movie..and I can smell the leather of the saddles and bridles...and the heady warm smell of the horses... how wonderful you were able to see them in your life. 😊
Jim
@@thegreencat9947 I was also blessed to see them perform here in Canada, when I was about 10. I had never seen dressage (the dance they do) before, and I was amazed!
Is this about the Lipizon stations?
I was fortunate as a young child to see these beautiful horses when they performed in Detroit in the 60's. It's a shame that Disney no longer seems to produce quality movies and television shows.
They went "Woke ".
I got to see them around '72. Absolutely beautiful horses.
Back when Walt Disney made great movies! I remember seeing this when I was 10! It made an impact on me to this day! So much so I actually have my own copy of this movie. Thank you for posting this so many more can enjoy some forgotten history and see a miracle.
Do you remember Justin Morgan has/had a horse. I haven't seen it in YEARS. It is a Disney movie too. Like you stated; back when they made good movies.
This film has a special place in my heart. I had just purchased a wonderful gray mare from my aunt, when i saw this film in the theater. She wasn't one of these great ones--except to me, and i almost think I can see her beloved ghost in the film--although that's not possible. She wasn't a Lipizzaner, although I wouldn't have traded anything for her.
Ah, but there's nothing like that Disney commitment to quality: Excellent photography, talented cast (even the bit players), and great writing based on real history from the memoirs of a participant. A lesser organization would have shot this on the back lot in Hollywood with whatever horses they could find. The Disney organization went to Austria and used the real horses. Impressive performance footage here, with the greatest horses in the world.
I got my first Horse at 11, a cantankerous Mare named Mechant- French for ill-tempered/mischievous. She was, too, but also affectionate to me. We won several belt buckles and tons of ribbons at rodeos and shows, though, as I used her mean streak to our advantage. She would do anything to win-lol- as if she thought the other Horses would be good and jealous. Young girls with Horses in their dreams often grow up to be people more down-to-Earth than others. I, too, love this film- I hope families still watch such good things.
Disney Distributed and played this film and I distinctly remember watching it pretty sure on the wonderful world of Disney.
Me too...with weekly installments...every Sunday night.😀🏰
About the same time as Almost Angels . B
When I was about 10 years old, my dad took my brother and me to see these incredibly beautiful horses. It was a miracle we were able to watch their performance because we lived in a very small, rural town and very few great performances ever made it our way. But my dad made sure we got to witness such an awesome feat.
So did my dad, when I was also about 10. He was a very special person, like your dad. Shortly before or after seeing them I was allowed to take riding lessons, which changed me and my life completely. RIP Dad, I miss you so much. ❤❤❤
I was only 13-years-old when the movie was made but knew of this TRUE story. It was some years later when I got to watch it, so THANK YOU! ♥
1950
Saw this movie when I was young and loved it - Also so the stallions perform - breathtaking!!
I have had the great pleasure of see the White Stallions perform live. They are magnificent and beautiful. As a young girl, I read a book on them and became fascinated by them. As an American, I am proud we were able to help protect this magnificent treasure of Austria.
Sly is the Itallian Stallion!
@@rolfagten857 they are from Slovenia, from a village Lipica
I saw the Lippizan they are beautiful 🐴
I also have video on them & the riding academy.
Chills and tears!! My parents took me to MSG at 6. That was 1967. I saw the real deal and will never forget it. I was in awe and quiet as a mouse.
I continued to see them perform whenever they toured. The Spanish Riding School stopped world tours long ago. There was a major stable of the famed white(grey lol) stallions which toured but it wasn't the same.
I'm happy to still have horses and ride many discipline but Dressage is my favorite. I think I've seen this film 20+ times. An amazing story which never gets old.
Bless these horses and bless my husband for taking me to the school as a complete surprise while visiting my brother in Germany. He was in the AF. I def cried.
Pass this movie on. It's history.
Back when Walt controlled Disney was the best. Even though Hollywood still tried to make the Nahzeees look good.
I had a friend, a former Luftwaffe surgeon, who was one of those who interpreted for General Patton. A Dr. Warner Schreiber ..... May God bless him ...... a true ally to America during the cold war..... It was a real honor serving with him .......
God bless
Ally to America? 🤢
Operation paper clip
@@danieldelewis2448ohh yes. Excellent documentary on Netflix
@@sjefhendrickx2257 '' true ally to America during the cold war.'' yes...so?
What a beautiful movie. I have to watch it again to take a better look at the furnishings in the lovely castle. The special alcove for the piano had the acoustics improved with the back wall beautifully sculpted and curved forward to 'reflect' the sound to the audience. Several men acted to save the Mares, but it is credited to Patton, who shoved his plan through faster than the Army could keep up. He was good at that, fortunately, or we would have seen the extinction of those wonderful Horses.
The castle is full of such stunning antiques, and with the Horses to see, Ima watch again soon. TY Michael Strong.
General Patton was a horse lover, he even completed in the modern pentathlon in the Olympics.
I always wanted to go see them at the Spanish Riding School .
I husband when he was living took me to see some on tour in Greensboro,N.C
I was so blowed away by them.
They are truly a Treasure.😊
My great uncle who was in Patton's 3rd Army was involved in this. He was a Captain at the time and was one of the truck drivers bringing the horses back.
And after that he didn't want to change to the Cavalry?
Wonderful! What an incredible story to tell . God Bless your Uncle! God Bless Gen. Patton!
What an honor! Thanks for telling us that story
Huzza! Respect to your uncle
@@amylumet8365 I believe our great Patton saw what lay in place for the country's future, and personally paid the price for it.
I love this film with Robert Taylor..It was vert good film and true story..Beautiful and amazed.
Robert taylor was made for that role, he was also one of the greatest horsemen of hollywood during his time
@@RoyyCroninn he was trained by Alois phjodasky.
@@RoyyCroninn WOW! Great.
What a wonderful movie. How blessed I am that the Lord made it possible to see this picture the depicts a time when people walked with honor.
Pray that our Lord recover us. Nothing is impossible for Him.
Very good movie, so much better than some of the stuff they make today. Well worth watching.
I LOVE this movie! What a beautiful story. I enjoyed every minute of the film❤️
I saw this movie with my family when it was released in 1963 and have never forgotten it.
Amazing movie from a time I did not live nor would be forgotten. Thanks a lot for showing a real historic story!🙏💕👍👍👏👏
I was in Austria in August 1985. These beautiful horses were away on tour. I wish I could've seen them.
If you ever get a chance to see these horses. You will be amazed by the strength, grace, and beauty of these magnificent horses.
Every January the 1 they are showing the new year concert from Vienna where there are ballet and from the Spanish riding school too and it is a wonderful tradition to watch in 45 min . Ty so much for this movie
One of my favorite Disney movies. So wonderful to have a feel good movie. They don't make them like this anymore.
What a marvelous, heart-warming story! Such ancient art-forms must be preserved,
especially in a day and time where they are under attack.
I'm a little disappointed by the comments to this movie. I watched it live when it first came out with my mom and sister, years later when they came to the states took my mom to watch them perform. This is a heartwarming, uplifting story good for the whole family and instead of talking about that a whole lot of people got hung up on the military part of the back story. I'm a veteran love military history, but this isn't about that. It's about rescuing some of the most amazing horses in the world. There is a newer film version which focuses on the military aspect of this story, that's the place to comment on all the death and dying part. Again I am a veteran and totally respect what the men who fought to get the horses out went through, but this is Disney, old fashioned Disney made for kids and families, they made a wonderful film that endures as a classic and that should be respected as well
Totally agree. I too am a veteran, a British one.
You are right on in your comments! They are super appropriate. This is a very uplifting movie and a breath of fresh air. We have enough ultra realistic movies of today.
Many people have no class at all. Their brains are shaped like footballs. Imagine the loss to the world if this breed had died out. The school staff could have been killed and that would be that. Few viewers know that many, many Americans were native German speakers born in the USA. In 1983, I knew several people born in the USA who spoke German and Czech and could not speak English very well.
What's the newer version?
@@carolempluckrose4188 aren't you a woman?
I am deeply moved by this great movie. Really heart warming ❤
A Wonderful movie thank you for preserving and showing this.😄😄
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A superb film by Disney which tells how these wonderful Lippizoner horses survived the war, with the intervention of General Patton and many other men and woman on both sides of the conflict. Happily we can see them perform today! Thank you.
Those horses are magnificent and iconic. They were well worth saving. General Paton did a great thing.
General Patton wasnt the only person. And americans wasn't the only nationality involved either.
@@torehaaland6921 Hi. I'm not American and yes I know the allies were involved (my country NZ included). It was Patton that initiated help for those magnificent horses. All the best.
@@breezeman5348 then we agree. Ii just got the impression from your comment that you were one of those "we, and we alone won the war" type of American. And I have grown allergic to that.
@@torehaaland6921 I hear you :-). America's involvement did help a lot to bring the war to a swifter end. Had they remained neutral would have meant a tougher road for the Allies.
Nonetheless, with the help of Russia turning the tide on the Germans in the east, victory would still have been achievable. That's my 2 cents worth anyway lol. All the best.
@@breezeman5348 US involvement was no doubt very important. But so many Americans seems to think they alone brought Hitler down. And that the American people sacrificed so much more than everyone else. Both things are directly untrue.
Beautiful horses! I bet they enjoy performing. Great movie!
I think I saw this film in my childhood and I know I've seen the horses perform live at least once. Magnificent. I heard too that the British are responsible for rescuing many dog breeds from the war. They managed to evacuate them to safer countries. I love that the American soldiers said "We don't have time to sort out all these horses. Let's take them all." That sums up the American spirit, brash, bold, and brave. What we lack in refinement, we make up for with heart.
Very well said my friend
People the world over love horses, but it seems like us Americans in particular can't appreciate them enough.
I Loved this Movie as a child & Still Love it at 66years old. I did get to see them perform in Hersey,Pa.. I still have an Autographed Program.
A wonderful movie and well told about the Spanish Riding School and the famous Lippizoner horses.
For everyone who knows and admires the famous Lippizaner horses, this movie is a treat!
This movie puts a huge smile on my face!
Great movie~ wonderful story, beautiful horses!
Fantastic! A movie to take me away from the trials and tribulations we are encountering these days! Thank you very much!
The trials and tribulations we experience nowadays in the USA are nothing compared to what people went through in World War Two, and I would like to keep it that way.
Gorgeous talented horses, riders, actors, actresses.
Excellent film
Excellents acteurs
Scénario très sympa
Jolis décors naturels
Très bon spectacle
J adore les chevaux
L'avez vous vu ou plutôt entendu en Français ?
Thank you Michael Strong. This is one of the finest films I have ever seen. Robert Taylor was stellar as was every single actor, extra, crew member and horse.
Thank you for this film! In all that is taking place in the world it is nice to enjoy the simple things that remind me of my childhood...wholesome Walt Disney shows. And this dealt with a real historical event.
I remember watching this film many years ago what a beautiful wonderful film
Very good Disney movie they sure do not make them like this any longer thank you for the post
Saw the Lipizzaner horses in a show when I visited Spain. Just beautiful|!
I saw these horses when they made a USA tour years ago, was a lifetime high light I'll never forget. IMHO, the horses are the real movie stars of this film, thank you for posting it.
I saw them on tour here in the U.S. also. Likewise a lifetime thrill!
My knowledge and love of them came from a dear elderly neighbor lady who gave me a copy of a National Geographic that had an article on them, knowing me to be horse crazy. I was about 6 years old. Studied anything I could find on them.
When I was 11, I FINALLY, after a lot of tears, got my parents to take me to this movie. Mother was not impressed, but I was enraptured with every moment with the horses, I saw only them, the rest . . .
Bless you for giving me the chance to watch it again! 🙏👏👍👍❤️
I too saw them live in Los Angeles Calif. I was a very young child. I'm now 64. My grandmother just loved the Lipizzan Stallions show!
I saw those white stallions performed live. My wife got us some tickets. I was very impressed.
I remember my father taking me to see this movie. I’ve loved horses since I was three, dreamed of going to the Spanish Riding Academy.
and now you are four an a half and want to become a fireman?!?
how did the story went?
😁
It always warms my heart when I hear people express some good memories of their parents. Can't say I had that, but it makes me happy to know it exists...
The school still exist, so it's not to late.
Stu Glenn I think they accept women now too, but I’m to old now!
@@juliehoffman6292 Too old to become a female firefighter? *;-)*
The last time I saw this film was in 1964 and I was 12. It is a real joy and happyness to look at it fifty eight years after. The title in France was LE GRAND RETOUR... JCG/Paris
Thoroughly enjoyed this movie. I didn't know the full story about this, but now I do ... & it is a wonderful story in the midst of such horror.
Great Movie and Beautiful Horses ❣️
This is a great movie and I Thank you for sharing it with us.
This was made the year I was born. I remember watching it when I was a little kid. I loved it then and I love it now. I just wish there were more nice movies like the old days.
The great Curd Jürgens and the beautiful Lilli Palmer !!! Long gone...
But not forgotten
My sentiments, entirely. I adore the all-too-short-lived, Lilli Palmer, and always will !
One of the greatest, most wonderful things that came out of WWII...thank you, General Patton, for rescuing these fabulous horses!!! They are so rare and special...without this operation, this stunning and priceless breed would have died out. I'm so proud of General Patton's men who got them to safety. God bless General Patton and his troops...and God bless the Spanish Riding School and the superb Lippizzaner horses. If they had been lost, the world would have been an emptier, darker place. ❤😊
One of the best movie ever made. Loved it.
Excellent movie. Thank you for uploading it.
The best horse movie ever
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I love horses. I had horses growing up. I rode bareback because saddles were expensive and money was tight. I was never that experienced ofan equestrian and my horses one of my horses was used to rope and brand cattle. i loved my horses. They were kind and gentle but they weren't quite as amazing as these beautiful talented horses.
Elegance, beauty from above these horses. Humanity should exhibit from their hearts such life.
What a fine show! Robert Taylor and Eddie Albert! And those exquisute equestrians! So fabulous. Such a quality entertainment. And I never heard of this Disney production. Spectacular! Thank you so very much for sharing this special motion picture.
I saw this with my Dad when I was seven years old. I have not seen it since. Thank you to the Michael Strong the OP.
Years ago I watched a Las Vegas show featuring these magnificent horses. It was fantastic!!
Tradition and art. A true gem!!! Thanks for loading!
I just read Mark Felton's book "Ghost Riders" and immediately looked for this movie and found it on good ole UA-cam.
Fabulous Movie a MUST SEE!!!
This movie is phenomenal. A great ending for all. Thank you Walt Disney.
Absolutely fabulous. Thank you so much for sharing this with us all. Thank you ❤️❤️
I saw this as a kid in 1963 at my local theater, don't think I've see it since. Thanks for the upload.
I first saw this film as a boy back in the 70s. It had a profound effect on me.
I now own & rid my own Lipitzana & have travelled to Vienna to see them perform.
Amazing! 😊 👏
Thank you for posting this. These days, this is probably the only
way most of us could ever get to see such a performance.
Only the rich in normal circumstances
They're stunning horses.amazing beauty and smart as well .
Thank you for sharing this movie to UA-cam. I saw it as a child and my Mom took me to see the Lipizzaners perform when their world tour came to Baltimore. A magical night and a treasured memory.
Amazing story! Watching from Wyoming-Thank You!🙋🏼♀️
This is one movie everyone should see is beautiful 😻
this is the kind of film they should be rebooting in hd
I got to see these wonderful,beautiful horse's perform in Kansas city ,MO. long ago. I owned some beautiful horse's of my own at that time. But these guys made even my registered Belgian, Terry, which was the biggest horses I owned at that time. An extremely large for his age and in in wonderful condition. He had the most wonderful attitude when you were training him to do something just like these guys do he wanted to always please. He was also a clown. He loved to tease and torment. He would steal my cowboy hat off my head and take off with it. Then bring it back and do his best to put it back on my head the way he found it.Lol when I was out doing fence repairs. He would insist that he got to carry my work bag around his neck. We used electric fencing so he would drop my bag next to me and take 3 steps back. While I worked. He best buddy horse wise was my miniature horse Stetson. He protected hi from my quarter horse. As well as would stand over him to give him shade from sun and rain and snowfall. He loved his horse balls. He would pick it up by the handle and spin in a circle and then let it fly for me to catch. I'd toss it back and he'd go after it and if he could he would play "catch" all day long. Then my godkids taught him soccer. And soccer became a weekly game with him and the kids. He was the most loving, gentle horse I have ever owned or seen since. He loved to do what he considered dancing to certain country music song that came on the radio in the barn. My quarter horse jack would watch him and just shake his head like what and idiot. Stetson would try and follow along. And my godkids would do a dancing contest with them. Which was a hoot to watch. Sure do miss them all.
What wonderful memories you have. Those beautiful horses come to life in your writing about them. I can almost see them myself. Thank you so much for sharing....you've absolutely made my day.
Brilliant movie, thanks.
Michael, my brother performed and trained them..thanks for posting this
Thank you for posting this movie. It was mentioned in the closing of the audio book I just finished, Ghost Riders. It was perfect to see the story and the horses after listening to the book...such beautiful horses, and such skilled trainers and riders! It was heartwarming to see everyone work together to save them.
Udo jurgens was a spledid actor. This his role is among the best.
Great movie, a rarity among the war movies.
Thank U for sharing. (Even if not any copyright). 👍
The great Robert Taylor, who was called 'the new king' after Clark Gable left the MGM studio. Very underrated and always a fine actor. God bless him.
Robert Taylor is my favorite actor.
Hooray ! I live this movie and all things relative to the Lippizon stallions. Thank you for this. I was able to see them perform here in the last few years.
Absolutely brilliant.
Thank you for the upload. I had the opportunity to go to the Lipizzaner Spanische Hofreitschule in Vienna to watch the horses train. The final scenes of the dressage show is filmed at the actual Spanish Riding School. Lipizzans are beautiful creatures, but they are not easy keepers. I will stick with my Haflinger.
Dressage began when soldiers would compete showing off how well they trained their military horses. This movie inspires me to get back into dressage.
when i was in highschool i had the privilege of seeing them live in my home state they came to our civic center to perform they are magical to behold in person
General Patton was calvary.
The Gremans had relocated the best horses from across Europe to Czechoslovakia, which was to go to Russia.
Patton used freeing the 2500 slaves that worked at the farm as his reason to rescue them as well as the horses.
An Arabian stallion named Witez II was imported to the US as spoils of war and used as a remount stud at Cal Poly.
We were blessed to love and own one of his granddaughters for over 25 yrear.
LOOK AT THE MAGNIFICENT UNIFORMS!!!!!!
SPANISH HORSES THE MOST BEAUTIFUL IN THE WORLD , AS A SPANISH MAN AND EUROPEAN MAKES ME SO PROUD OF THE HISTORY OF MY COUNTRY AND CONTINENT
Arent they slovenian or smt like that though lol
Yes.Spanish horses are magnificent.😊
danke für den super Film
Thank You A beautiful movie
I love those horses, beautiful and so smart, nothing in the world like them. May they continue.
All horses are extremely intelligent.
The same can't be said for all handlers and trainers.
I know this to be a fact.
I'm proud to add this movie to my playlist: "Horses".
Thanks for sharing it! I always enjoy watching Great Movies though. 👍👌👏
Thanks Again Though.
The eternally beautiful Lili Palmer.
I love this movie thank you very very good picture
This is as close as I am ever likely to get to seeing these magnificent horses for myself. I'm not one to cry, but watching such majesty, grace and riding expertise has managed to make me do just that.
This is such a story of faith in decent humans who were prepared to risk their lives to protect and bring back both humans and horses from a fate we cannot comprehend.
This story is not taught in schools or found in text books. Perhaps it should be. It's a story of something so beautiful surviving and coming out of something so horrific as WW2. There are many stories about humans doing just that. But few, maybe only 1, of so much being risked by so many for the survival of animals.
Maybe humans ain't quite so bad after all!!!
I was privileged to see these animals when I 55. I cried tears and just shook all over that I was sitting there watching a bit of history. I saw this movie when it first came out and it affected me greatly. Haven’t cried like that before or since. Profound.
Love horses and saw this Wonderful film when young.
I remember the times when Disney used to make this types of homely movies.
Ah, those wonderful times of youth.
Who can watch a Disney movie nowaday as they are filled with horror. No wonder our kids have nightmares.
@@1967hashem rom coms seem to be the norm for Disney these days.You are not wrong,truly terrifying stuff they serve up these days.
@@richardscanlan3167 Correct. If I see a Disney movie I avoid it.
@@1967hashem well,certainly nowadays.The older films are great,from the cartoons,to this film,for instance.
Although I wouldn't confine it to Disney,most of what is churned out of Hollywood these days is diabolical.
@@richardscanlan3167 Very true. I agree with you. I'm always looking for a great movie on UA-cam as where I live in Philippines there is no English TV or radio. So I enjoy the old style movies.
A great movie in the great Disney tradition! Also great actually to see these world-famous horses in action. Thanks for the post!