Thoroughbreds (1944)
Overview
Sgt. Rusty Curtis of the U.S. Cavalry is unhappy about the Army's plan to replace horses with tanks so, after a medical discharge, he tries to buy his old military mount Sireson. Unfortunately, the father of wealthy socialite Sally Crandall outbids him with plans to train Sireson for a steeplechase race. Sally and Rusty develop a rivalry because she has a favorite horse of her own, but when her horse is hurt she and Rusty declare a truce and begin a romantic relationship.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.885 |
Directed By
George Blair
Crew
George Blair
Lester Sharpe
William Bradford
Wellyn Totman
Franklin Coen
Richard Cherwin
TOP CAST
Tom Neal
Rusty Curtis
Adele Mara
Sally Crandall
Roger Pryor
Harold Matthews
Paul Harvey
John Crandall
Gene Garrick
Jack Martin
Doodles Weaver
Pvt. Mulrooney
Eddie Hall
Dapper
Tom London
Pop
Charles Sullivan
Nails
Alan Edwards
Maj. Lane
Sam Bernard
Pete
Buddy Gorman
Roberts
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