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Ruffian

  • TV Movie
  • 2007
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
474
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Ruffian (2007)
BiographyDramaSport

A look at the life of the thoroughbred filly that dominated horse racing in the early 1970s.A look at the life of the thoroughbred filly that dominated horse racing in the early 1970s.A look at the life of the thoroughbred filly that dominated horse racing in the early 1970s.

  • Director
    • Yves Simoneau
  • Writers
    • Jim Burnstein
    • Garrett K. Schiff
  • Stars
    • Sam Shepard
    • Frank Whaley
    • Mark Adam
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    474
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Yves Simoneau
    • Writers
      • Jim Burnstein
      • Garrett K. Schiff
    • Stars
      • Sam Shepard
      • Frank Whaley
      • Mark Adam
    • 14User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 4 nominations

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    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Frank Whiteley
    Frank Whaley
    Frank Whaley
    • Bill Nack
    Mark Adam
    Mark Adam
    • Mike Bell
    Lisa Arnold
    Lisa Arnold
    • Female Sports Reporter #2
    Laura Bailey
    Laura Bailey
    • Cassie
    Barry Barton
    • News Reporter
    Christine Belford
    Christine Belford
    • Barbara Janney
    Tony Bentley
    Tony Bentley
    • The Lout
    John T. Billingsley
    • News Camera Man
    Dodie Brown
    Dodie Brown
    • Match Race Fan
    Craig Clary
    • Race Fan
    Dave Cohen
    Dave Cohen
    • NYC TV Reporter
    Mellinda Craig
    • High Class Racetrack Patron
    Kip Cummings
    • Reporter…
    John F. Daniel
    John F. Daniel
    • Saratoga Race Fan
    John S. Davies
    • CBS Exec.
    Tony Devon
    Tony Devon
    • Howie Whitford
    Phillip DeVona
    Phillip DeVona
    • NYRA President
    • Director
      • Yves Simoneau
    • Writers
      • Jim Burnstein
      • Garrett K. Schiff
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    • Trivia
      Because Ruffian was such a large filly, larger even than many colts (including Foolish Pleasure), they used geldings to portray her in the film.
    • Goofs
      In certain camera angles, it can be seen that the horses playing Ruffian are actually male ( geldings) and not fillies.
    • Connections
      Featured in 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008)

    User reviews14

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    7/10
    A majestic animal cut down by human greed and stupidity.
    I was and never have been an avid horse race watcher,but when I was ten years old,while looking for something to watch on television,I stumbled across a race consisting of two horses,one of which was named Ruffian.I remember the name because of the tragic event that took place and recall very little else about it.I remember Ruffian being badly injured and eventually having to be put down.I remember thinking how sad this was,and over the years,having heard next to nothing about it,have recalled it from time to time over the next thirty or so years.When I saw that a movie was made about her and that tragic day,I had to see it.Details that had been vague to me were brought to light.If the story told here was accurate,this was obviously a much loved,very majestic animal destined for greatness.To think that her life was cut short by some insignificant,over-hyped battle of the sexes mishmash is not only sad,it's infuriating.If anything good has come from that day,it's that challenge races no longer exist,thank goodness.
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    • SmileysWorld
    • Sep 29, 2008

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    • Release date
      • June 9, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ruffian, a csodakanca
    • Filming locations
      • Louisiana Downs - 8000 East Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • ESPN Original Entertainment
      • Orly Adelson Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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