This equine odyssey travels such little-known turf as General George Patton's involvement in a daredevil World War II coup called "Operation Cowboy" that rescued 500 of Austria's famous white Lipizzans. It is a stunning behind-the-scenes production on the Spanish Riding School of Vienna, spiced with legends even linked to the prophet Mohammed.
Majestic White Horses is of 0 hour(s) and 39 minute(s). It is Produced By: MR FILM. It was released on 2001-01-24.
Genres: Documentary
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