Movie Description
Ruffian
(2007)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Yves Simoneau
- Producer : Gideon Amir,Robert J. Wilson
- Writer : Garrett K. Schiff,Jim Burnstein
- Editor : Michael D. Ornstein
- Cast : Sam Shepard,Frank Whaley,Laura Bailey,Nicholas Pryor,Christine Belford,Mathew Greer,Louis Herthum,John McConnell,Michael Harding,Stuart Greer,Jon Stafford,David Dwyer,Bill Flynn,Keith Flippen,Jerry Leggio,Vladimir Diaz,Joel Santiago,Francisco Torres,Gary McKillips,Mark Adam,Lisa Arnold,Barry Barton,Tony Bentley,John T. Billingsley,Dodie Brown,Craig Clary,Dave Cohen,Mellinda Craig,Kip Cummings,John F. Daniel,John S. Davies,Tony Devon,Phillip DeVona,Jean-Claude Dolese,Jason Douglas,Owl Martin Dwyer,J.D. Evermore,Chris Freihofer
Cast
Frank Whiteley
Bill Nack
Cassie
Stuart Janney
Barbara Janney
Dan Williams
Dr. Harthill
Tony Pappas
LeRoy Jolley
Dan Lasater
Dr. Pendergrast
Dick Sandler
Elder Reporter
Dinny Phipps
Lucien Laurin
Jacinto Vásquez
Vincent Bracciale
Braulio Baeza
Jack
Mike Bell
Female Sports Reporter #2
News Reporter
The Lout
News Camera Man
Match Race Fan
Race Fan
NYC TV Reporter
High Class Racetrack Patron
Reporter / Race Fan
Saratoga Race Fan
CBS Exec.
Howie Whitford
NYRA President
News Reporter / Spectator
Security Guard
Horse Stable Worker
Saratoga Bettor
Saratoga Guy
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Facts
Original TitleRuffian
Status Released
Release Information
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2007-06-09
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 29m
Production CompaniesOrly Adelson Productions,ESPN Films,ABC
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
