Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken

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  • G
  • 1991
  • 1 hr 28 min
  • 7.2  (5,747)

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken is a heartwarming drama film that tells the true story of Sonora Webster, a young girl who dreams of becoming a diving girl in a traveling carnival during the Great Depression. Set in Atlantic City in the 1930s, the film follows Sonora (Gabrielle Anwar), a spunky and determined teenager who leaves her rural home to follow her dreams of becoming a horse diver. She meets Al Carver (Michael Schoeffling), a handsome and charismatic diving horse rider who works for the carnival, and she falls in love with him at first sight.

Despite the obstacles she faces as a young woman in a male-dominated profession, Sonora is determined to become a diving girl. She convinces the carnival owner, Dr. William Carver (Cliff Robertson), to give her a chance, and she begins her training as a rider under Al's tutelage.

Sonora learns quickly and soon becomes one of the best diving girls in the carnival, much to the dismay of her male colleagues who are threatened by her success. She also earns the respect and admiration of Al and Dr. Carver, who sees her as a valuable asset to the show.

However, Sonora's dreams come crashing down when a tragic accident leaves her blind. Despite this setback, she refuses to give up on her passion and with the help of her loyal horse, Babe, she continues to dive and perform in the show. Her determination and courage inspire everyone around her, and she becomes a symbol of hope and perseverance for audiences across the country.

As the story unfolds, Sonora faces numerous challenges on her journey to becoming a successful diving girl. She endures physical and emotional pain, as well as discrimination and sexism from her male counterparts. Despite these obstacles, however, she never loses sight of her goal and continues to pursue her dream with unwavering determination.

The movie Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken is a beautiful and inspiring story of a young woman's resilience and courage in the face of adversity. The stunning visuals of the diving scenes and the beautiful horse riding sequences add to the film's charm and beauty.

Gabrielle Anwar delivers a powerful performance as Sonora, perfectly capturing the character's fiery spirit and unwavering determination. Michael Schoeffling and Cliff Robertson also give great performances as Al and Dr. Carver, respectively, bringing depth and nuance to their characters.

The film's message about the power of perseverance and the importance of never giving up on one's dreams is timeless and universal, making it a classic that continues to inspire audiences to this day. Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken is a must-see film for anyone who loves inspiring stories and beautiful cinematography.

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken is a 1991 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.2.

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  • Release Date
    1991
  • MPAA Rating
    G
  • Runtime
    1 hr 28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (5,747)
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