8 reviews
Drama/TV Movie
1h 29m
2007
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...

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.
- DirectorYves Simoneau
- Release9 June 2007
- Genre
- Duration1h 29m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate8 reviews
- Productions
Orly Adelson Productions, ESPN Films, ABC
Cast

Sam Shepard
Frank Whiteley

Frank Whaley
Bill Nack

Laura Bailey
Cassie

Nicholas Pryor
Stuart Janney

Christine Belford
Barbara Janney

Louis Herthum
Dr. Harthill

John McConnell
Tony Pappas

Michael Harding
LeRoy Jolley

Stuart Greer
Dan Lasater

Jon Stafford
Dr. Pendergrast

David Dwyer
Dick Sandler

Bill Flynn
Elder Reporter

Keith Flippen
Dinny Phipps

Lisa Arnold
Female Sports Reporter #2

Tony Bentley
The Lout

Dodie Brown
Match Race Fan

John F. Daniel
Saratoga Race Fan

John S. Davies
CBS Exec.

Tony Devon
Howie Whitford

Phillip DeVona
NYRA President

Jason Douglas
Security Guard

J.D. Evermore
Saratoga Bettor

Chris Freihofer
Saratoga Guy
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