Blue Fire Lady
Blue Fire Lady

Blue Fire Lady

1977Movie96 minEnglish

Jenny Grey a horse loving country girl leaves her widowed father to move to the city after her father's frustrations towards Jenny and her desires to ride horses, after her mother had died from a horse-riding accident. Jenny finds work at a country race track and becomes obsessed with a troublesome horse called "Blue Fire Lady". "Blue Fire Lady" shows promise in Jenny's hands, but around everyone else misbehaves and shows no discipline. When "Blue Fire Lady" is put up for auction it is up to Jenny to either buy her or prove her.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Sidney J. FurieGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

An aspiring writer and a stable owner in the Australian outback find their lives intertwined when she is hired to train his champion racehorse. Their initial professional relationship evolves into a passionate romance, complicated by the horse's unpredictable nature and the challenges of their isolated environment. The film explores themes of love, ambition, and the wild spirit of both humans and animals.

Critical Reception

Blue Fire Lady received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some appreciated the picturesque Australian scenery and the performances of its lead actors, many found the plot to be predictable and the romantic elements unconvincing. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film boasts beautiful cinematography of the Australian landscape.
  • Performances by Deneuve and Whitman are generally praised, though the chemistry is sometimes questioned.
  • The narrative is often described as formulaic and lacking emotional depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect a sentiment of disappointment, with many finding the film to be a forgettable romance with a thin plot. Some viewers noted that the film's setting was its strongest asset, but it wasn't enough to carry the story.

Fun Fact

Despite being set in Australia and featuring Australian landscapes, much of the film was actually shot in the UK.

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