The Bluegrass Special
A heart-tugging story about a young girl with a very special dream.
1977 | 48m | English
Popularity: 3 (history)
| Director: | Andrew V. McLaglen |
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| Writer: | James Algar |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | May 22, 1977 |
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| Director: | Andrew V. McLaglen |
| Writer: | James Algar |
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| Keywords | horse race, horse, horse whisperer, horse trainer, father daughter relationship |
| Production Companies | The Walt Disney Company |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Jan 19, 2026 Entered: May 01, 2024 |
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| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Devon Ericson | Penny Wainwright |
| Celeste Holm | Deirdre Wainwright |
| Davy Jones | Davey Sanders |
| William Windom | Phil Wainwright |
| Ray Bianco | Jockey (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Sheldon Stark | Teleplay |
| Buddy Baker | Music |
| Gordon D. Brenner | Editor |
| Duke Callaghan | Cinematography |
| Andrew V. McLaglen | Director |
| James Algar | Story |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Ron Miller | Executive Producer |
| James Algar | Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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