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.

Directing:
  • Yves Simoneau

Writing:
  • Jim Burnstein
  • Garrett K. Schiff

Stars:
Release Date: 2007-06-09
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  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 89
Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey
Cassie
Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard
Frank Whiteley
Lisa Arnold
Lisa Arnold
Female Sports Reporter #2
Frank Whaley
Frank Whaley
Bill Nack
Nicholas Pryor
Nicholas Pryo...
Stuart Janney
Christine Belford
Christine Bel...
Barbara Janney
Louis Herthum
Louis Herthum
Dr. Harthill
John McConnell
John McConnel...
Tony Pappas
Michael Harding
Michael Hardi...
LeRoy Jolley
Stuart Greer
Stuart Greer
Dan Lasater
Jon Stafford
Jon Stafford
Dr. Pendergrast
David Dwyer
David Dwyer
Dick Sandler
Bill Flynn
Bill Flynn
Elder Reporter
Keith Flippen
Keith Flippen
Dinny Phipps
Tony Bentley
Tony Bentley
The Lout
Dodie Brown
Dodie Brown
Match Race Fan
John F. Daniel
John F. Danie...
Saratoga Race Fan
John S. Davies
John S. Davie...
CBS Exec.
Tony Devon
Tony Devon
Howie Whitford
Phillip DeVona
Phillip DeVon...
NYRA President
Jason Douglas
Jason Douglas
Security Guard
J.D. Evermore
J.D. Evermore
Saratoga Bettor
Chris Freihofer
Chris Freihof...
Saratoga Guy
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