Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte (2013)

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Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, this heartfelt documentary follows Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte as he returns to the people and places that mark his life, providing a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of this resilient and legendary jockey. Few jockeys have won America's Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Only three have won in the last 65 years. Ron Turcotte is one of them. In 1973, this legendary rider from New Brunswick, Canada piloted Secretariat, the greatest racehorse of all time, to victory and acclaim in the sport's three most prestigious races. But a fall in 1978 left Turcotte a paraplegic and put an end to an illustrious 16-year career.

Director: Phil Comeau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Claude Fournier
Cinematography: François Vincelette
Editing: Heidi Haines
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, horse race, horse, biography, jockey

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte about?
Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, this heartfelt documentary follows Hall of Fame jockey Ron Turcotte as he returns to the people and places that mark his life, providing a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of this resilient and legendary jockey. Few jockeys have won America's Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing. Only three have won in the last 65 years. Ron Turcotte is one of them. In 1973, this legendary rider from New Brunswick, Canada piloted Secretariat, the greatest racehorse of all time, to victory and acclaim in the sport's three most prestigious races. But a fall in 1978 left Turcotte a paraplegic and put an end to an illustrious 16-year career.
Who directed Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte?
Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte was directed by Phil Comeau.
Who stars in Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte?
Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte stars Ron Turcotte.
How long is Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte?
Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte?
Secretariat's Jockey, Ron Turcotte is a Documentary film.