About
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.
Theatrical
Jun 9, 2007
DVD / Blu-ray
Apr 26, 2011
Director
Producers
Studio
Orly Adelson Productions, ESPN Films, ABC
Cast
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Sam Shepard
Frank Whiteley
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Frank Whaley
Bill Nack
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Laura Bailey
Cassie
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Nicholas Pryor
Stuart Janney
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Christine Belford
Barbara Janney
M
Mathew Greer
Dan Williams
L
Louis Herthum
Dr. Harthill
J
John McConnell
Tony Pappas
M
Michael Harding
LeRoy Jolley
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Stuart Greer
Dan Lasater
J
Jon Stafford
Dr. Pendergrast
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David Dwyer
Dick Sandler
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Bill Flynn
Elder Reporter
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Keith Flippen
Dinny Phipps
J
Jerry Leggio
Lucien Laurin
M
Mark Adam
Mike Bell
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Lisa Arnold
Female Sports Reporter #2
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Tony Bentley
The Lout
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Dodie Brown
Match Race Fan
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Dave Cohen
NYC TV Reporter
