The Bluegrass Special
“A heart-tugging story about a young girl with a very special dream.”
Synopsis
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.
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Opening to "The Bluegrass Special" 2005/2006 DVD [True HD/HQ]*
Type: Clip • Published 2018-03-08
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrew V. McLaglen
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheldon Stark, James Algar
- Original Score
- Buddy Baker
- Original Title
- The Bluegrass Special
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrew V. McLaglen
Sheldon Stark, James Algar
Buddy Baker
Gordon D. Brenner
Ron Miller, James Algar
Department Leadership Roster
Andrew V. McLaglen
Director
James Algar
Producer
Gordon D. Brenner
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bluegrass Special
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What is The Bluegrass Special about?
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.
Who directed The Bluegrass Special?
The Bluegrass Special was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.
Who stars in The Bluegrass Special?
The principal cast of The Bluegrass Special includes Devon Ericson, Celeste Holm, Davy Jones, William Windom, Ray Bianco.
When was The Bluegrass Special released and how long is it?
The Bluegrass Special was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bluegrass Special?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bluegrass Special was composed by Buddy Baker.