Question 1

What real-life racehorse inspired the story of Dreamer?

Accepted Answer

The film was loosely inspired by the mare Mariah's Storm, a promising filly who broke her cannon bone in 1993, recovered, and later won graded races.

Question 2

What special gift did Kurt Russell give Dakota Fanning after filming Dreamer?

Accepted Answer

Kurt Russell bought Dakota Fanning a real Palomino horse as a wrap-gift, which she named Goldie.

Question 3

Why was the role of Cale Crane originally written differently?

Accepted Answer

The role was originally written for a boy, but it was changed specifically so Dakota Fanning could play it, with the first script even having 'boy' in the character description.

Question 4

What condition was the racehorse in when Ben and Cale Crane adopted it?

Accepted Answer

The racehorse was severely injured, and Ben Crane believed it deserved another chance, saving it from being sacrificed by the owner.

Question 5

Which other major projects was Dakota Fanning working on simultaneously with Dreamer?

Accepted Answer

Dakota Fanning worked on War of the Worlds (2005), Hide and Seek (2005), and Nine Lives (2005) at the same time as this film.

Question 6

What real-life racehorse inspired the movie Dreamer?

Accepted Answer

The film was loosely inspired by the story of the mare Mariah's Storm, a promising filly who broke her cannon bone in 1993 but recovered to win graded races and compete in the 1995 Breeder's Cup Distaff.

Question 7

What special gift did Kurt Russell give Dakota Fanning after filming?

Accepted Answer

Kurt Russell bought Dakota Fanning a real Palomino horse as a wrap-gift, which she named Goldie.

Question 8

How did getting Dakota Fanning involved affect the film's production?

Accepted Answer

Director John Gatins was told that if he could get Dakota Fanning in the lead role, the movie would get a green-light. He successfully secured her involvement.

Question 9

What was unusual about the character Cale Crane's original conception?

Accepted Answer

The role of Cale Crane was originally written for a boy. It was changed specifically so Dakota Fanning could play it, with early scripts even having 'boy' in the character description.

Question 10

What other major projects was Dakota Fanning working on simultaneously with Dreamer?

Accepted Answer

Dakota Fanning worked on three other major projects at the same time: War of the Worlds (2005), Hide and Seek (2005), and Nine Lives (2005).

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