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The Bluegrass Special

197748mAndrew V. McLaglen

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

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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Horse RaceHorseHorse WhispererHorse TrainerFather Daughter RelationshipMother Daughter Relationship

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What is The Bluegrass Special (1977) 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 stars in The Bluegrass Special?

The Bluegrass Special stars Devon Ericson (Penny Wainwright), Celeste Holm (Deirdre Wainwright), Davy Jones (Davey Sanders), William Windom (Phil Wainwright), Ray Bianco (Jockey (uncredited)). The film was directed by Andrew V. McLaglen.

How long is The Bluegrass Special?

The Bluegrass Special has a runtime of 48 min and premiered in 1977.

Where can I watch The Bluegrass Special?

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