The Thoroughbred
“In a Horse Or Man, What Makes a Thoroughbred?”
Synopsis
Unemployed jockey Tod Taylor gets a huge break when he is hired by Matt Riley. Within weeks, Taylor is riding Riley's horses to a string of victories. Success and the limelight go right to the jockey's head. Big-time gambler Tom Drake hires a blonde sexpot to seduce Tod and introduce him to the roulette wheel. Showing off, he starts playing for stakes way over his head. With Drake holding a huge note that Tod can't possibly pay off, he delivers an ultimatum — lose the big race tomorrow or a police detective will be waiting at the finish line to arrest him for passing bad checks.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Natteford
- Original Title
- The Thoroughbred
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Tiffany Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Jack Natteford
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Jack Natteford
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thoroughbred
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What is The Thoroughbred about?
Unemployed jockey Tod Taylor gets a huge break when he is hired by Matt Riley. Within weeks, Taylor is riding Riley's horses to a string of victories. Success and the limelight go right to the jockey's head. Big-time gambler Tom Drake hires a blonde sexpot to seduce Tod and introduce him to the roulette wheel. Showing off, he starts playing for stakes way over his head. With Drake holding a huge note that Tod can't possibly pay off, he delivers an ultimatum — lose the big race tomorrow or a police detective will be waiting at the finish line to arrest him for passing bad checks.
Who directed The Thoroughbred?
The Thoroughbred was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Thoroughbred?
The principal cast of The Thoroughbred includes Wesley Barry, Judith Barrett, Pauline Garon, Larry Steers, Robert Homans.
When was The Thoroughbred released and how long is it?
The Thoroughbred was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thoroughbred?
The Thoroughbred holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).