Ruffian (2007)
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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Writing:
Stars:
- Yves Simoneau
Writing:
- Jim Burnstein
- Garrett K. Schiff
Stars:
Release Date: 2007-06-09
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- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 89
Cassie
Frank Whiteley
Female Sports Reporter #2
Bill Nack
Stuart Janney
Barbara Janney
Dr. Harthill
Tony Pappas
LeRoy Jolley
Dan Lasater
Dr. Pendergrast
Dick Sandler
Elder Reporter
Dinny Phipps
The Lout
Match Race Fan
Saratoga Race Fan
CBS Exec.
Howie Whitford
NYRA President
Security Guard
Saratoga Bettor
Saratoga Guy
