Ruffian (2007)

Champions live forever.

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.

Cast (38)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Sam Shepard

Frank Whiteley

Frank Whaley

Bill Nack

Laura Bailey

Cassie

Nicholas Pryor

Stuart Janney

Christine Belford

Barbara Janney

M

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

J

Jerry Leggio

Lucien Laurin

V

Vladimir Diaz

Jacinto Vásquez

J

Joel Santiago

Vincent Bracciale

F

Francisco Torres

Braulio Baeza

G

Gary McKillips

Jack

Mark Adam

Mike Bell

Lisa Arnold

Female Sports Reporter #2

B

Barry Barton

News Reporter

Tony Bentley

The Lout

J

John T. Billingsley

News Camera Man

Dodie Brown

Match Race Fan

C

Craig Clary

Race Fan

D

Dave Cohen

NYC TV Reporter

M

Mellinda Craig

High Class Racetrack Patron

K

Kip Cummings

Reporter / Race Fan

John F. Daniel

Saratoga Race Fan

John S. Davies

CBS Exec.

Tony Devon

Howie Whitford

Phillip DeVona

NYRA President

J

Jean-Claude Dolese

News Reporter / Spectator

Jason Douglas

Security Guard

O

Owl Martin Dwyer

Horse Stable Worker

J.D. Evermore

Saratoga Bettor

Chris Freihofer

Saratoga Guy

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