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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.

Cast

Sam Shepard
Sam Shepard

Frank Whiteley

Frank Whaley
Frank Whaley

Bill Nack

Laura Bailey
Laura Bailey

Cassie

Nicholas Pryor
Nicholas Pryor

Stuart Janney

Christine Belford
Christine Belford

Barbara Janney

Mathew Greer
Mathew Greer

Dan Williams

Louis Herthum
Louis Herthum

Dr. Harthill

John McConnell
John McConnell

Tony Pappas

Michael Harding
Michael Harding

LeRoy Jolley

Stuart Greer
Stuart Greer

Dan Lasater

Jon Stafford
Jon Stafford

Dr. Pendergrast

David Dwyer
David Dwyer

Dick Sandler

Bill Flynn
Bill Flynn

Elder Reporter

Keith Flippen
Keith Flippen

Dinny Phipps

Jerry Leggio
Jerry Leggio

Lucien Laurin

Mark Adam
Mark Adam

Mike Bell

Lisa Arnold
Lisa Arnold

Female Sports Reporter #2

Tony Bentley
Tony Bentley

The Lout

John T. Billingsley
John T. Billingsley

News Camera Man

Dodie Brown
Dodie Brown

Match Race Fan

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