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Ruffian (2007)

Ruffian (2007)

Drama TV Movie

Champions live forever.

Release Date: 2007, June 9
Directors: Yves Simoneau
Countries: United States of America
Production: Orly Adelson Productions, ESPN Films, ABC
Cast: Frank Whaley, Sam Shepard, J.D. Evermore, John McConnell, Francisco Torres, Jason Douglas, Mathew Greer, Nicholas Pryor, Tony Devon, Mark Adam, Jon Stafford, Louis Herthum

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.