description Hidalgo Overview
Hidalgo is a 2004 biographical Western depicting the race of American rider Frank Hopkins and his mustang Hidalgo across Arabia in 1891. The story centers on Hopkins’ competition against Bedouin horsemen utilizing Arabian horses. Viggo Mortensen stars as Hopkins, alongside Zuleikha Robinson and Omar Sharif.
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info Hidalgo Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2004 |
help Hidalgo FAQ
Who does Viggo Mortensen play in Hidalgo?
Viggo Mortensen plays Frank Hopkins, the American rider at the center of the story. Hopkins enters a long-distance race across Arabia with his mustang, Hidalgo.
When is Hidalgo set?
Hidalgo is set in 1891. The plot follows an American rider and horse competing against Bedouin riders and Arabian horses.
What kind of race is depicted in Hidalgo?
The film depicts a demanding race across Arabia. Frank Hopkins and Hidalgo compete against Bedouin horsemen in a story presented as a biographical Western.
Is Hidalgo based on a real rider and horse?
The film presents Frank Hopkins and Hidalgo as real historical figures and describes the race as taking place in 1891. The historical accuracy of the story is disputed, so the movie should be treated as a dramatized biographical Western.
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