Ruffian (2007)
June 9, 2007Release Date
Ruffian (2007)
June 9, 2007Release Date


Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.

Sam Shepard
Frank Whiteley

Frank Whaley
Bill Nack

Laura Bailey
Cassie

Nicholas Pryor
Stuart Janney

Christine Belford
Barbara Janney

Mathew Greer
Dan Williams

Louis Herthum
Dr. Harthill

John McConnell
Tony Pappas

Michael Harding
LeRoy Jolley

Stuart Greer
Dan Lasater

Jon Stafford
Dr. Pendergrast

David Dwyer
Dick Sandler

Bill Flynn
Elder Reporter

Keith Flippen
Dinny Phipps

Jerry Leggio
Lucien Laurin

Vladimir Diaz
Jacinto Vásquez

Joel Santiago
Vincent Bracciale

Francisco Torres
Braulio Baeza

Gary McKillips
Jack

Mark Adam
Mike Bell

Lisa Arnold
Female Sports Reporter #2

Barry Barton
News Reporter

Tony Bentley
The Lout

John T. Billingsley
News Camera Man

Dodie Brown
Match Race Fan

Craig Clary
Race Fan

Dave Cohen
NYC TV Reporter

Mellinda Craig
High Class Racetrack Patron

Kip Cummings
Reporter / Race Fan

John F. Daniel
Saratoga Race Fan

John S. Davies
CBS Exec.

Tony Devon
Howie Whitford

Phillip DeVona
NYRA President

Jean-Claude Dolese
News Reporter / Spectator

Jason Douglas
Security Guard

Owl Martin Dwyer
Horse Stable Worker

J.D. Evermore
Saratoga Bettor

Chris Freihofer
Saratoga Guy

Yves Simoneau
Director

Jim Burnstein
Writer

Garrett K. Schiff
Writer

Jonathan Eskenas
Co-Executive Producer

Orly Adelson
Executive Producer

Kimberly Calhoun Boling
Co-Producer

Malcolm Petal
Co-Executive Producer

Robert J. Wilson
Producer

Gideon Amir
Producer

David Franco
Director of Photography

Lawrence Shragge
Music

Mark Fincannon
Casting

Kelly Curley
Production Design

Michael D. Ornstein
Editor

Melissa Forney
Hair Department Head

Peggy Stamper
Costume Design

John Perkins
Makeup Department Head

Kimberley Kirkpatrick
Makeup Department Head

Lizz Scalice
Key Hair Stylist

Stacey Herbert
Key Makeup Artist

Alan Breton
First Assistant Director

Ron Wechsler
Executive In Charge Of Production

Scott August
Second Assistant Director

Tudor Jones
Second Assistant Director

Luis Nieves
First Assistant Director

Mark Kolpack
Visual Effects Supervisor
Media.


Details.
Wiki.
Ruffian is a 2007 American television film 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.
Ruffian was first broadcast on June 9, 2007 on the ABC television network. The DVD was released on June 12, 2007.
Previously, ESPN Classic had broadcast a special on July 6, 2000 to mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the death of Ruffian.
This movie is also one of Laura Bailey's only major live action roles.
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