Run for the Roses
“Some Run for the Money! Some Run for the Glory! But it Takes a Champion to... Run For The Roses.”
Synopsis
Juanito, a boy from Puerto Rico, finds himself in Kentucky and drawn to a thoroughbred horse. He believes the horse can win the Derby and eventually others around him start to think it's possible.
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Run for the Roses Trailer (VTC Pre-Cert)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Levin
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph G. Prieto
- Original Title
- Run for the Roses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Pan American Motion Picture Corp.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Levin
Joseph G. Prieto, Mimi Avins
Mario Crespo
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Levin
Director
Mimi Avins
Writer
Mario Crespo
Producer
Joseph G. Prieto
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Run for the Roses
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What is Run for the Roses about?
Juanito, a boy from Puerto Rico, finds himself in Kentucky and drawn to a thoroughbred horse. He believes the horse can win the Derby and eventually others around him start to think it's possible.
Who directed Run for the Roses?
Run for the Roses was directed by Henry Levin.
Who stars in Run for the Roses?
The principal cast of Run for the Roses includes Vera Miles, Stuart Whitman, Sam Groom, Lisa Eilbacher, Teddy Wilson.
When was Run for the Roses released and how long is it?
Run for the Roses was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.