Amazon.com

Critics largely dismissed this 1978 movie despite the fact that it was directed by a serious filmmaker, Bryan Forbes (The L-Shaped Room, King Rat). A sequel to National Velvet, the film stars Nanette Newman as the grown-up Velvet (played by Elizabeth Taylor in the 1944 film), and Tatum O'Neal as her niece. O'Neal's character decides to become an Olympic-caliber horsewoman herself, and the prestardom Anthony Hopkins plays the no-nonsense trainer who helps her get there. No dull shadow of its famous predecessor, International Velvet is an exciting film in its own right, with a distinct tone and personality (Hopkins has a lot to do with this), and some very nimble work by Forbes behind the camera. This is more than just a movie for the kids. --Tom Keogh

• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.32 x 4.19 x 1.12 inches; 6.08 ounces
• Director ‏ : ‎ Bryan Forbes
• Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 7 minutes
• Release date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 1998
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2006
• Actors ‏ : ‎ Tatum O'Neal, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Hopkins, Nanette Newman, Peter Barkworth
• Studio ‏ : ‎ MGM (Video & DVD)
• Producers ‏ : ‎ Bryan Forbes, John L. Hargreaves
• Writers ‏ : ‎ Bryan Forbes, Enid Bagnold