Based on a true story, this film tells the story of an underdog racehorse who, through the friendship and devotion of his jockey, owner and trainer, beats the odds and gives hope to millions of Americans during the Great Depression. Written and directed by filmmaker Gary Ross, this movie stars Tobey Maguire and Jeff Bridges and is based on the book by Laura Hillenbrand.
Crew / Cast
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, William H. Macy, Gary Stevens, David McCullough, Chris McCarron
Director: Gary Ross
Writers: Gary Ross, Laura Hillenbrand (book)
Producers: Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Gary Ross, Jane Sindell
Exec. Producers: Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Robin Bissell, Tobey Maguire, Allison Thomas
Cinematographer: John Schwartzman
Editor: William Goldenberg
Composer: Randy Newman
Prod. Designer: Jeannine Oppewall
Costumes: Judianna Makovsky
Academy Awards
2004 Nominated Oscar for Best Picture
2004 Nominated Oscar for Best Costume Design
2004 Nominated Oscar for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration
2004 Nominated Oscar for Best Film Editing
2004 Nominated Oscar for Best Cinematography
2004 Nominated Oscar for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
