The Bluegrass Special

The Bluegrass Special

The Bluegrass Special

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The Bluegrass Special

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

1977

0h 48m

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Overview

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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Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Devon Ericson

Penny Wainwright

Devon Ericson

Acting

Celeste Holm

Deirdre Wainwright

Celeste Holm

Acting

Davy Jones

Davey Sanders

Davy Jones

Acting

William Windom

Phil Wainwright

William Windom

Acting

Ray Bianco

Jockey (uncredited)

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