Thoroughbreds (1944)
Sgt. Rusty Curtis of the U.S. Cavalry is unhappy about the Army's plan to replace horses with tanks so, after a medical discharge, he tries to buy his old military mount Sireson. Unfortunately, the father of wealthy socialite Sally Crandall outbids him with plans to train Sireson for a steeplechase race. Sally and Rusty develop a rivalry because she has a favorite horse of her own, but when her horse is hurt she and Rusty declare a truce and begin a romantic relationship.
Director: George Blair
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: December 23, 1944
Cast
- Tom Neal - Rusty Curtis
- Adele Mara - Sally Crandall
- Roger Pryor - Harold Matthews
- Paul Harvey - John Crandall
- Gene Garrick - Jack Martin
- Doodles Weaver - Pvt. Mulrooney
- Eddie Hall - Dapper
- Tom London - Pop
- Charles Sullivan - Nails
- Alan Edwards - Maj. Lane
Screenplay
Production: Republic Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
thoroughbred, steeplechase race
More Films by Director: George Blair
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thoroughbreds about?
- Sgt. Rusty Curtis of the U.S. Cavalry is unhappy about the Army's plan to replace horses with tanks so, after a medical discharge, he tries to buy his old military mount Sireson. Unfortunately, the father of wealthy socialite Sally Crandall outbids him with plans to train Sireson for a steeplechase race. Sally and Rusty develop a rivalry because she has a favorite horse of her own, but when her horse is hurt she and Rusty declare a truce and begin a romantic relationship.
- Who directed Thoroughbreds?
- Thoroughbreds was directed by George Blair.
- Who stars in Thoroughbreds?
- Thoroughbreds stars Tom Neal, Adele Mara, Roger Pryor, Paul Harvey, Gene Garrick, Doodles Weaver.
- How long is Thoroughbreds?
- Thoroughbreds has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is Thoroughbreds?
- Thoroughbreds is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Thoroughbreds produced?
- Thoroughbreds was produced in United States of America.