Cristobalito, the Calypso Colt

Cristobalito, the Calypso Colt

NR 1970 · 47 min · ★ 7.0 · Family

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.

Directed by Norman Wright · Written by Norman Wright

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