Ruffian
"Champions live forever."
Originally released in 2007. Ruffian is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Yves Simoneau. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sam Shepard, Frank Whaley, and Laura Bailey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
8.7/10
Excellent (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Orly Adelson Productions
- ESPN Films
- ABC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruffian about?
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 ...
Who directed Ruffian?
Ruffian was directed by Yves Simoneau.
How long is Ruffian?
Ruffian has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Ruffian released?
Ruffian was released on June 9, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ruffian?
The main cast of Ruffian includes Sam Shepard, Frank Whaley, Laura Bailey, Nicholas Pryor, Christine Belford.