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Casey's Shadow

1978 • 116 minutes
4.8
28 reviews
80%
Tomatometer
PG
Rating
Eligible

About this movie

CASEY'S Shadow is a funny and touching story for the whole family about a cranky, impoverished horse trainer, Lloyd Bourdelle (Walter Matthau) and his three sons. When the oldest son is sent off to buy a quarter horse, he brings back, instead an old pregnant mare, explaining that she has superb bloodlines. The mare gives birth to a colt that grows into a strong, promising racehorse. Bourdelle sees it is an opportunity to show up his old rivals and make some money in the process. But just as Bourdelle is about to enter the horse in a million-dollar race its front leg is seriously injured. In spite of the vet's warning and his son's violent objections, Bourdelle enters the horse anyway. A bittersweet, poignant conclusion is sure to make Casey's Shadow a family favorite! (Original Title - Casey's Shadow) © 1978 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rating
PG

Ratings and reviews

4.8
28 reviews
Patrick J. Murphy
June 25, 2016
Oldie and a goodie. A bit crass in places with regard to the industry and practice of horse racing, and a rather stochastic plot, but an enjoyable film to watch that effectively transports the viewer to another time and place.
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Gerri Hare
June 27, 2015
True story based on a racehorse similar to Calif.chromes life, luv it
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Tonya Black
July 24, 2018
A wsome movie.. GORGEOUS horse!
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