Casey's Shadow (1978)Casey is a young boy in a family that trains racehorses. His best friend, a foal they call "Casey's Shadow", looks to be a loser, but comes out a champion. Director:Martin Ritt |
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Casey's Shadow (1978)Casey is a young boy in a family that trains racehorses. His best friend, a foal they call "Casey's Shadow", looks to be a loser, but comes out a champion. Director:Martin Ritt |
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| Walter Matthau | ... |
Lloyd Bourdelle
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| Alexis Smith | ... |
Sarah Blue
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| Robert Webber | ... |
Mike Marsh
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| Murray Hamilton | ... |
Tom Patterson
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| Andrew Rubin | ... |
Buddy Bourdelle
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Steve Burns | ... |
Randy Bourdelle
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Susan Myers | ... |
Kelly Marsh
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Michael Hershewe | ... |
Casey Bourdelle
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Harry Caesar | ... |
Calvin Lebec
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Joel Fluellen | ... |
Jimmy Judson
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| Whit Bissell | ... |
Dr. Williamson
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James M. Halty | ... |
Donovan
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William Pitt | ... |
Dr. Pitt
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Dean Turpitt | ... |
Dean
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Sanders Delhomme | ... |
Old Cajun
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Casey is a young boy in a family that trains racehorses. His best friend, a foal they call "Casey's Shadow", looks to be a loser, but comes out a champion. Written by Martin Lewison <lewison+@pitt.edu>
One of my favorite movies. I like horses, I like happy endings, and I like Walter Matthau. I miss him and am glad to have a great film like this to remind me why he was so wonderful. Watch it with your kids (or your horse).
The story of an old hard boot horse trainer with kids, and down on his luck. If you have ever had or appreciated horse racing you will appreciate the rags to riches storyline. It may be a little below "Seabiscuit", but not a lot. The story is the same one, except it is the quarter horse version. Well acted, correct racing terms and equipment, and nice racing scenes. Don't take my word for it, get it and make up your own mind.