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Ruffian

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

  1. Director : Yves Simoneau
  2. Producer : Robert J. Wilson,Gideon Amir
  3. Writer : Jim Burnstein,Garrett K. Schiff
  4. Editor : Michael D. Ornstein
  5. 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

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Original TitleRuffian

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2007-06-09

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 29m

Production CompaniesOrly Adelson Productions,ESPN Films,American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Genres

  • Drama
  • TV Movie

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