Ruffian

Ruffian

Movie genre: Drama TV Movie
Movie Budget:   Not Disclosed
8.7/10 (8)
English

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.

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Movie tag line: "Champions live forever."

Production companies:   Orly Adelson Productions ESPN Films ABC

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Cast & Crew

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

Character: Frank Whiteley

Frank Whaley

Frank Whaley

Character: Bill Nack

Laura Bailey

Laura Bailey

Character: Cassie

Nicholas Pryor

Nicholas Pryor

Character: Stuart Janney

Christine Belford

Christine Belford

Character: Barbara Janney

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