Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

G 7.2
1991 1 hr 28 min Drama , Family

A runaway orphan, young Sonora, persists in a menial job mucking stables in Doc Carver's travelling stunt show. Her great wish is to become a death-defying "diving girl," but Doc refuses her pleas. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy resolve finally convinces him to give her a break. On the brink of stardom, however, a cruel twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream.

  • Cast:
    Gabrielle Anwar , Cliff Robertson , Michael Schoeffling , Dylan Kussman , Kathleen York , Frank Renzulli

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Reviews

Evengyny
1991/05/24

Thanks for the memories!

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Unlimitedia
1991/05/25

Sick Product of a Sick System

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InformationRap
1991/05/26

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

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Derry Herrera
1991/05/27

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

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OllieSuave-007
1991/05/28

I saw this movie in a middle school class. It was quite an adventurous story, about a daredevil woman who rides horses off of high dives. However, an accident involving one of the horse falling off a very high platform changes her life forever.It was a somewhat entertaining, dramatic and adventurous movie from what I remember, with some good acting and a good story-line with achieving one's goals.It's also quite a nostalgic film that reminds you of the old days (as it is set during the Great Depression). It's a good one for the entire family.Grade B

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maestroman
1991/05/29

You know as much as I don't like comparing movies, "Wild Hearts Can't be Broken" is like "Rudy" The only difference is that a movie like this appeals more to women. Frankly I can't fairly say that because "Rudy" was made after this movie, but my subject heading isn't a bad thing. The lovely Gabrielle Anwar plays Sonora Webster the typical girl whose lost her parents and has discipline problems. So yes we've established that she has issues that can be considered as "odds" against her. Nobody really cares that she wants to dive horses, but she sees it then decides she wants to do it. So what does she do, goes through blood, sweat and no tears because her trainer Dr. Carver played by Cliff Robertson doesn't like criers. Anyway this movie is fast paced, but it gets a decent story across about a young girl who overcomes odds, at a time the odds are death threatening and makes her dreams come true. A real heartwarming movie.

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jenniebee
1991/05/30

When I was a little girl, this was one movie that got played over and over. I loved this movie, and still do. To me, this film portrays an unconditional love, the kind girls wish they could all find, but seldom do. I think it's a sweet, warm, romantic film for the girl that is young at heart, and prefers films without all the garbage that Hollywood incorporates into today's modern films. There is no sex, hardly any language. It's just a great movie. And you just can't get any better than Gabrielle Anwar. She's great. This movie should be put on dvd format for all dvd lovers. Did I mention this movie should be on dvd? :)

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slugger424
1991/05/31

I LOVE this movie!!! I must have seen it about twenty times so far, and I just watched it again today. Gabrielle Anwar is outstanding and beautiful (which makes me wonder why the photo used on the box is the most unflattering one I've ever seen of her). Cliff Roberston is perfect as Al's dad. Dylan Kussman and Kathleen York deliver exciting and great supporting performances throughout. Michael Schoeffling is gorgeous, and he is also an amazing actor... too bad he gave up on his acting career after this movie, just when it was starting to take off. Myself and hundreds of others would love to see him make a return! Getting back to the movie, I feel so connected to the characters every time I watch it. While some people like it because of the horses, or because of the moral of the story, I just like the movie itself! I admire every aspect of it: the casting, filming, the set, and the true romance that is illustrated between Al and Sonora. The subtly delicate friendships and relationships between all the characters also add to the movie. I also greatly enjoyed the songs on the soundtrack, which are pretty much impossible to find anywhere else.Although it's a twelve-year old movie, (that in itself makes me sad) it lives on through the heads and hearts of the people who continue to watch it again and again, like myself. I also firmly believe that if the movie were to be re-released into theaters today, it would be very successful. SEE IT!

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