Ruffian

Ruffian

Director: Yves Simoneau Cast: Lawrence Shragge
Lawrence Shragge
, Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard
, Frank Whaley
Frank Whaley
, Mat Greer
Mat Greer
Yves Simoneau
Ruffian

Ruffian

Director: Yves Simoneau Cast: Lawrence Shragge
Lawrence Shragge
, Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard
, Frank Whaley
Frank Whaley
, Mat Greer
Mat Greer
Yves Simoneau

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Overview

Prolific French filmmaker Yves Simoneau directs Sam Shepard and Frank Whaley in a sports drama detailing the remarkable racing career of the horse many believe to be the finest thoroughbred filly ever to run the tracks. In her first ten runs Ruffian was unbeaten, and continued to break longstanding records with every stride. But some careers are like shooting stars, and in just her second season racing Ruffian suffered a career-ending injury. On July 6, 1975, race fans gathered at the Belmont and in front of their televisions eager to witness the prized racehorse's eleventh official race. Billed as the "Battle of the Sexes," this landmark run pitted Ruffian against Kentucky Derby top colt Foolish Paradise. As the race got underway Ruffian was running at her best, but disaster would strike just short of the one-mile marker. It was there that Ruffian would take a brutal tumble that would effectively end both her racing career, and her life. Yet despite her tragic end, Ruffian's inspirational story lives on in this drama that shows why she was the only horse ever to be buried at the Belmont.

Product Details

Release Date: 04/26/2011
UPC: 0796019802840
Original Release: 2006
Rating: NR
Source: Team Marketing
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:29:00
Sales rank: 36,672

Special Features

On-the-set documentary; Sportscentury interview with Bill Nack; Includes 9 amazing races!; Sportscentury Flashback - Ruffian; A tribute to Ruffian & Barbaro; Audio commentary by director Yves Simoneau & editor Michael Ornstein

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Sam Shepard Frank Whitely
Frank Whaley Bill Nack
Mat Greer Dan Williams,Dan Lasater
Mark Adam Mike Bell
Tyrone Shaw Squeaky
Nicholas Pryor Stuart Janney
Christina Belford Barbara Janney
Keith Flippen Dinny Phipps
Franco Torres Braulio Baeza
Mike Harding Leroy Jolly
John McConnell Tony Pappas
Jon Stafford Dr. Pendergrast
David Dwyer Dick Sandler
Dennis O'Neill Bar owner
Marion Guyot Barbara's friend
John S. Davies CBS executive

Technical Credits
Yves Simoneau Director
Gideon Amir Producer
Orly Adelson Executive Producer
Garrett Schiff Screenwriter
Jim Burnstein Screenwriter
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