Ruffian

Ruffian

Champions live forever.

2007 · 89 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Yves Simoneau · Written by Jim Burnstein

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Sam Shepard Frank Whiteley
Frank Whaley Bill Nack
Laura Bailey Cassie
Nicholas Pryor Stuart Janney
Christine Belford Barbara Janney
Mathew Greer Dan Williams
Louis Herthum Dr. Harthill
John McConnell Tony Pappas
Michael Harding LeRoy Jolley
Stuart Greer Dan Lasater
Jon Stafford Dr. Pendergrast
David Dwyer Dick Sandler

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