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Ruffian (2007)

★ 8.5/10 89 min Drama, TV Movie United States English
Director: Yves Simoneau
Streaming: Not available
Champions live forever.

Description

Ruffian is an American made-for-television movie that tells the story of the U.S. Racing Hall of Fame Champion thoroughbred filly Ruffian who went undefeated until her death after breaking down in a nationally televised match race at Belmont Park on July 6, 1975 against the Kentucky Derby winner, Foolish Pleasure. Made by ESPN Original Entertainment, the film is directed by Yves Simoneau and stars Sam Shepard as Ruffian's trainer, Frank Whiteley. The producers used four different geldings in the role of Ruffian. Locations for the 2007 film included Louisiana Downs in Shreveport, Louisiana and Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

Top Cast

Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard Frank Whiteley
Frank Whaley
Frank Whaley Bill Nack
Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey Cassie
Nicholas Pryor
Nicholas Pryor Stuart Janney
Christine Belford
Christine Belford Barbara Janney
Mathew Greer Dan Williams
Louis Herthum
Louis Herthum Dr. Harthill
John McConnell
John McConnell Tony Pappas

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