(Ruffian)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama,

TV Movie

Runtime:

89 minutes

Year:

2007

Directors:

Yves Simoneau

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Production companies:

Orly Adelson Productions,

ESPN Films,

ABC

Actors:

Frank Whiteley

Bill Nack

Cassie

Stuart Janney

Barbara Janney

Crews:

Director

Writer

Writer

Co-Executive Producer

Executive Producer