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The Story of Seabiscuit
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The Story of Seabiscuit

1949-11-12 · 93 min · ★ 6.0

Drama · Family · Romance

Horse trainer Shawn O'Hara and his lovely niece, Margaret, come to America to escape the memory of an accident involving Margaret's brother, Danny. Working with thoroughbreds in Kentucky, Shawn takes a liking to a yearling named Seabiscuit, and fights to convince the horse's owner that the tiny horse with big knees will become a top-notch racehorse. Meanwhile, Margaret begins a tentative relationship with jockey Ted Knowles, but is haunted by her brother's death in a steeplechase spill. Written by Ray Hamel

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Directors
David Butler
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 700,000

Top Cast

Shirley TempleShirley TempleMargaret O'Hara / Knowles
Barry FitzgeraldBarry FitzgeraldShawn O'Hara
Lon McCallisterLon McCallisterTed Knowles
Rosemary DeCampRosemary DeCampMrs. Charles S. Howard
Donald MacBrideDonald MacBrideGeorge Carson
Pierre WatkinPierre WatkinCharles S. Howard
William ForrestWilliam ForrestThomas Milford
Hal J. MooreRace Commentator
Clem McCarthyRace Commentator
Sugarfoot AndersonSugarfoot AndersonWalkin' Murphy, Milford's Boy
SeabiscuitHimself (archive footage)
Sea SovereignSeabiscuit (close-ups)
War AdmiralHimself (archive footage)
Joe WongJoe WongWong the O'Hara's Cook
Ezelle PouleEzelle PouleMiss Finch
Joe HernandezRace Commentator
Madame Sul-Te-WanMadame Sul-Te-WanLibby
Dee CarrollAlice Talbot - Nurse (uncredited)

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