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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.
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Yves Simoneau profile
Yves Simoneau

Director

Cast

Sam Shepard profile
Sam Shepard

Frank Whiteley

Frank Whaley profile
Frank Whaley

Bill Nack

Laura Bailey profile
Laura Bailey

Cassie

Nicholas Pryor profile
Nicholas Pryor

Stuart Janney

Christine Belford profile
Christine Belford

Barbara Janney

Mathew Greer profile
Mathew Greer

Dan Williams

Louis Herthum profile
Louis Herthum

Dr. Harthill

John McConnell profile
John McConnell

Tony Pappas

Michael Harding profile
Michael Harding

LeRoy Jolley

Stuart Greer profile
Stuart Greer

Dan Lasater

Jon Stafford profile
Jon Stafford

Dr. Pendergrast

David Dwyer profile
David Dwyer

Dick Sandler

Sam Shepard profile
Sam Shepard

Frank Whiteley

Frank Whaley profile
Frank Whaley

Bill Nack

Laura Bailey profile
Laura Bailey

Cassie

Nicholas Pryor profile
Nicholas Pryor

Stuart Janney

Christine Belford profile
Christine Belford

Barbara Janney

Mathew Greer profile
Mathew Greer

Dan Williams

Louis Herthum profile
Louis Herthum

Dr. Harthill

John McConnell profile
John McConnell

Tony Pappas

Michael Harding profile
Michael Harding

LeRoy Jolley

Stuart Greer profile
Stuart Greer

Dan Lasater

Jon Stafford profile
Jon Stafford

Dr. Pendergrast

David Dwyer profile
David Dwyer

Dick Sandler

Extra

Release Date

June 9, 2007

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Orly Adelson Productions logoESPN Films logoAmerican Broadcasting Company (ABC) logo

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