About this 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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Quick facts
Year
2007
Runtime
1h 29m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.7/10
Votes
10
Genre
Drama, TV Movie
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Language
EN
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Questions about Ruffian
How long is Ruffian?
Ruffian has a runtime of 1h 29m (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed Ruffian?
Ruffian was directed by Yves Simoneau and released in 2007.
What genre is Ruffian?
Ruffian is a Drama, TV Movie film (2007).
Who stars in Ruffian?
The cast of Ruffian includes Sam Shepard, Frank Whaley, Laura Bailey, Nicholas Pryor, Christine Belford.
What is the TMDB rating for Ruffian?
Ruffian has a TMDB rating of 8.7/10 based on 10 votes.
