Secretariat (2010)

08/20/2010 (US) • Drama • 2h 3m

The Impossible True Story

Overview

Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.

Secretariat (2010)

08/20/2010 (US) • 2h 3m

Drama

The Impossible True Story

Overview

Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.

Top Billed Cast

Diane Lane

Penny Chenery

John Malkovich

Lucien Laurin

Scott Glenn

Chris Chenery

Dylan Walsh

Jack Tweedy

Fred Thompson

Bull Hancock

Margo Martindale

Miss Ham

Nelsan Ellis

Eddie Sweat

James Cromwell

Ogden Phipps

Otto Thorwarth

Ronnie Turcotte

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$35,000,000.00

Revenue

$60,300,000.00

Keywords

horseback riding

horse race

1970s

biography

based on true story

equestrian

stallion

eccentricity

triple crown

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