The Derby Stallion
“The heart of a boy. The soul of a champion. The friendship of a lifetime.”
Synopsis
An alcoholic former horse-trainer perceives in a fifteen-year-old boy a unique gift of horsemanship and makes it possible for the boy to conceive his dream and pursue it.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Zac Efron DERBY STALLION TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-26
Top Cast
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Zac Efron
Patrick McCardle
Bill Cobbs
Houston Jones
William R. Moses
Jim McCardle
Crystal Hunt
Jill Overton
Charles Black
Preacher
Sarah Blackman
Julie Gillette
Preston Wigasi Brant
Young Houston
K.C. Clyde
Coop
Abrianna Davidson
Annie McCardle
Edward J. Davidson
County Worker
Isabella Davidson
Tammy McCardle
David Dwyer
Coach Johnson
Keith Gerchak
Orvil Hamner
Marcus Hester
Paramedic
Colton James
Donald
Michael Nardelli
Randy Adams
Rob Pinkston
Chuck Overton
Billy Preston
Will Gentry
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 4, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$750K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.33x
+$3.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Craig Clyde
- Screenplay & Story
- Kimberly Gough
- Original Score
- Billy Preston
- Original Title
- The Derby Stallion
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $750K
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- TWD Enterprises, Scorpio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Craig Clyde
Kimberly Gough
Billy Preston
John Gunselman
Susan Graef
David Shoshan, Ed Davidson, Kevin Summerfield, Tonja Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Kimberly Gough
Writer
Craig Clyde
Director
Susan Graef
Editor
Billy Preston
Original Music Composer
John Gunselman
Director of Photography
Kevin Summerfield
Producer
Tonja Walker
Producer
Margaret M. Miles
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Derby Stallion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Derby Stallion about?
An alcoholic former horse-trainer perceives in a fifteen-year-old boy a unique gift of horsemanship and makes it possible for the boy to conceive his dream and pursue it.
Who directed The Derby Stallion?
The Derby Stallion was directed by Craig Clyde.
Who stars in The Derby Stallion?
The principal cast of The Derby Stallion includes Zac Efron, Bill Cobbs, William R. Moses, Crystal Hunt, Charles Black.
When was The Derby Stallion released and how long is it?
The Derby Stallion was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Derby Stallion?
The Derby Stallion had a reported production budget of $750K and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (5.33 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Derby Stallion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Derby Stallion was composed by Billy Preston.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Derby Stallion?
The Derby Stallion holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).