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DRAMA . 2001 . 1h 44m . 5.8/10

The Day the Ponies Come Back_

While on a business trip to New York City, Frenchman Daniel Moulin hopes to track down his long-lost father. His initial investigation on the rough Bronx streets leads to little more than being made witness to a shooting and the victim of a mugging. Luckily for Daniel, a street-smart youth named William takes pity on him and introduces him to his wise grandfather, Cecil.

Starring Guillaume Canet, Burt Young, Monica Trombetta
5.8/10
Rating
1h 44m
Runtime
2001
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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While on a business trip to New York City, Frenchman Daniel Moulin hopes to track down his long-lost father. His initial investigation on the rough Bronx streets leads to little more than being made witness to a shooting and the victim of a mugging. Luckily for Daniel, a street-smart youth named William takes pity on him and introduces him to his wise grandfather, Cecil.

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Cast
Guillaume Canet stars as Daniel Moulin in The Day the Ponies Come Back.
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Year context
The Day the Ponies Come Back was released 25 years ago in 2001.
Overview
While on a business trip to New York City, Frenchman Daniel Moulin hopes to track down his long-lost father. His initial investigation on the rough Bronx str...
The Day the Ponies Come Back is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 44m.

CAST (9)

Guillaume Canet
Guillaume Canet
Daniel Moulin
Burt Young
Burt Young
John Stoller
Monica Trombetta
Monica Trombetta
Tilly DeCruccio
Nick Sandow
Nick Sandow
Joey
JR
Jay Rivera
William
Tony Lo Bianco
Tony Lo Bianco
Paul DeCruccio
Norman Matlock
Norman Matlock
Cecil Perry
LH
Lawrence Hoffman
Cop 1
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Marcia Jean Kurtz
Thelma

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Rating
5.8/10 (2 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Day the Ponies Come Back about?
While on a business trip to New York City, Frenchman Daniel Moulin hopes to track down his long-lost father. His initial investigation on the rough Bronx streets leads to little more than being made witness to a shooting and the victim of a mugging. Luckily for Daniel, a street-smart youth named William takes pity on him and introduces him to his wise grandfather, Cecil.
How long is The Day the Ponies Come Back?
The Day the Ponies Come Back has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who stars in The Day the Ponies Come Back?
The cast of The Day the Ponies Come Back includes Guillaume Canet, Burt Young, Monica Trombetta, Nick Sandow, Jay Rivera.
What is the rating of The Day the Ponies Come Back?
The Day the Ponies Come Back has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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