Seabiscuit / Universal Pictures/Dreamworks Pictures/Spyglass Entertainment present ; produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall ; produced by Gary Ross, Jane Sindell ; written for the screen and directed by Gary Ross.
Based on the book by Laura Hillenbrand. Special features: feature commentary with director Gary Ross and filmmaker Steven Soderbergh; bringing the legend to life: "The making of Seabiscuit"; anatomy of a movie moment; Seabiscuit: racing through history; photo finish: Jeff Bridges' on the set photographs; Seabiscuit vs. War Admiral: the 1938 match race;Winner's circle: the heroes behind the legend; HBO first look; The true story of Seabiscuit. Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, Gary Stevens, William Macy, Kingston DuCoeur, Eddie Jones.
Summary:
Based on a true story. A half-blind ex-prizefighter and mustang breaker team up with a millionaire and his rough-hewn, undersized horse, Seabiscuit. The men bring Seabiscuit to incredible heights, helping to turn a long shot into a legend. Eventually, Seabiscuit earns Horse of the Year honors in 1938.
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