The read
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 13m.
Synopsis
Little Pablito is the ten year old son of a cruel horse trainer. The trainer is responsible for training a Mexican General's horse to jump for the grand race. The trainer's methods cause the horse to become afraid of jumping and the general orders the animal's death. Pablito runs away with the horse, becoming a fugitive. He travels throughout Mexico encountering several fugitives and a priest who tries to help.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do.
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Roberto GavaldónDirector
- Bill WalshWriter
Cast
- Pedro ArmendárizGen. Torres
- Joseph CalleiaPadre
- Rodolfo AcostaChato
- Andrés VelázquezPablito
- Laila MaleyCelita
- Gilberto GonzálezTiger
- José TorvayVulture
- Eulalio GonzálezMarcos (as Ricardo Gonzales)
Stills
Themes
horsehorse thief