The Bluegrass Special (1977)

A heart-tugging story about a young girl with a very special dream.

The Bluegrass Special (1977) poster

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.

Director: Andrew V. McLaglen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 48 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Buddy Baker
Editing: Gordon D. Brenner
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds

Keywords

horse race, horse, horse whisperer, horse trainer, father daughter relationship, mother daughter relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Bluegrass Special stars Devon Ericson, Celeste Holm, Davy Jones, William Windom, Ray Bianco.
How long is The Bluegrass Special?
The Bluegrass Special has a runtime of 48m (48 minutes).
What genre is The Bluegrass Special?
The Bluegrass Special is a Drama film.
What are the themes of The Bluegrass Special?
The themes of The Bluegrass Special include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.