Casey's Shadow
“This crazy mixed-up family doesn't stand a chance of winning a million bucks. Wanna bet?”
Synopsis
Young Casey comes from a family of racehorse trainers, and his best friend, a foal called Casey's Shadow, may just be a champion.
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Casey's Shadow (1978) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-08-24
Top Cast
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Walter Matthau
Lloyd Bourdelle
Alexis Smith
Sarah Blue
Robert Webber
Mike Marsh
Murray Hamilton
Tom Patterson
Whit Bissell
Dr. Williamson
Justin Buford
Kid
Andrew Rubin
Buddy Bourdelle
Susan Myers
Kelly Marsh
Michael Hershewe
Casey Bourdelle
Harry Caesar
Calvin Lebec
Joel Fluellen
Jimmy Judson
Steve Burns
Randy Bourdelle
William Thomas
Jockey
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Ritt
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Sobieski
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- Casey's Shadow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures, Columbia Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Ritt
Carol Sobieski, John McPhee
Patrick Williams
John A. Alonzo
Sidney Levin
Michael Levee, Ray Stark
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Stark
Producer
Martin Ritt
Director
Sidney Levin
Editor
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Robert Luthardt
Production Design
John A. Alonzo
Director of Photography
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Carol Sobieski
Screenplay
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 Casey's Shadow
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What is Casey's Shadow about?
Young Casey comes from a family of racehorse trainers, and his best friend, a foal called Casey's Shadow, may just be a champion.
Who directed Casey's Shadow?
Casey's Shadow was directed by Martin Ritt.
Who stars in Casey's Shadow?
The principal cast of Casey's Shadow includes Walter Matthau, Alexis Smith, Robert Webber, Murray Hamilton, Whit Bissell.
When was Casey's Shadow released and how long is it?
Casey's Shadow was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Casey's Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Casey's Shadow was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Casey's Shadow?
Casey's Shadow holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).