Derby

Derby

1949 · 83 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Romance

A young horse lover falls in love with the handsome vet who looks after a special racehorse. But before the two can be happy together, there are a lot of obstacles in their way.

Directed by Roger von Norman · Written by Roger von Norman

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