Ruffian (2007)
Drama
TV Movie
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.
Cast
Frank Whiteley
Bill Nack
Dr. Pendergrast
Dick Sandler
Elder Reporter
Dinny Phipps
Lucien Laurin
Jacinto Vásquez
Vincent Bracciale
Braulio Baeza
Jack
Mike Bell
Cassie
Female Sports Reporter #2
News Reporter
The Lout
News Camera Man
Match Race Fan
Race Fan
NYC TV Reporter
High Class Racetrack Patron
Reporter / Race Fan
Saratoga Race Fan
Stuart Janney
CBS Exec.
Howie Whitford
NYRA President
News Reporter / Spectator
Security Guard
Horse Stable Worker
Saratoga Bettor
Saratoga Guy
Barbara Janney
Dan Williams
Dr. Harthill
Tony Pappas
LeRoy Jolley
Dan Lasater
Crew
Director
Writer
Writer
Co-Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Co-Producer
Co-Executive Producer
Producer
Producer
Director of Photography
Music
Casting
Production Design
Editor
Hair Department Head
Costume Design
Makeup Department Head
Makeup Department Head
Key Hair Stylist
Key Makeup Artist
First Assistant Director
Executive In Charge Of Production
Second Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
First Assistant Director
Visual Effects Supervisor
Special Effects Supervisor
Gaffer