Cristobalito, the Calypso Colt

September. 15,1970      NR
Rating:
8.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Filmed entirely on location in the Caribbean, this touching family drama tells the adventurous tale of a Puerto Rican boy who befriends a Paso Fino palomino, a descendant of the horses of the Spanish Conquistadors. The young man kidnaps the colt in order to ride in the island horse championships and ends up learning a lesson in responsibility and honor.

Roberto Vigoreaux as  Chago
Walter Busó as  Rodriguez

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Reviews

Linbeymusol
1970/09/15

Wonderful character development!

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SpuffyWeb
1970/09/16

Sadly Over-hyped

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Matylda Swan
1970/09/17

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

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Josephina
1970/09/18

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

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telegrafic
1970/09/19

The film tells the story of a boy from Puerto Rico who works selling fruit and whose life changes the day he meets a paso fino palomino, a horse descendant from the Spanish horses named this way for the special way of smooth walking he has. More a documentary than a film and although not one of Disney's best, it is still an enjoyable and entertaining movie for all the family containing good values as well as a good story. I do recommend it to all horse and Disney lovers. The film was filmed on location in the Caribbean and the boy role is played by the son of a Puerto Rico famous entertainer. The horse is named Cristobalito for Cristopher Columbus.

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