Drama · 1977 · 48m

The Bluegrass Special

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Director
Andrew V. McLaglen
Cast
Devon Ericson as Penny Wainwright Celeste Holm as Deirdre Wainwright Davy Jones as Davey Sanders William Windom as Phil Wainwright Ray Bianco as Jockey (uncredited)
Crew
Gordon D. Brenner — Editor James Algar — Story James Algar — Producer
Tagline

A heart-tugging story about a young girl with a very special dream.

Synopsis

Penny is a teenage horse trainer with a very special dream of becoming a jockey. She picks Woodhill to compete in the upcoming Bluegrass Special; Woodhill is a beautiful race horse with a bad reputation who threw and injured his rider during a race in Tijuana. Penny's devotion and determination are an inspiration to anyone who believes that dreams can come true.

Mood & Themes
horse racehorsehorse whispererhorse trainerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationship
Key Collaborators
Andrew V. McLaglen Director Gordon D. Brenner Editor James Algar Story James Algar Producer
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