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Ruffian

Ruffian

HDMovie200789 minDramaTV 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.

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Original title
Ruffian
Release date
June 9, 2007
Original language
English
Country
United States
Runtime
89 minutes
Studio
Orly Adelson Productions, ESPN Films
TMDB audience rating
8 / 10 · 12 votes
Also known as
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Status
Released

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