The Story of Seabiscuit(1949)
The horse that won the heart of a nation...
The Story of Seabiscuit Synopsis
Horse trainer Shawn O'Hara and his lovely niece, Margaret, come to America to escape the memory of an accident involving Margaret's brother, Danny. Working with thoroughbreds in Kentucky, Shawn takes a liking to a yearling named Seabiscuit, and fights to convince the horse's owner that the tiny horse with big knees will become a top-notch racehorse. Meanwhile, Margaret begins a tentative relationship with jockey Ted Knowles, but is haunted by her brother's death in a steeplechase spill. Written by Ray Hamel
The Story of Seabiscuit (1949) is a drama, family and romance film directed by David Butler, released on November 12, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Shirley Temple, Barry Fitzgerald, Lon McCallister and Rosemary DeCamp. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- David Butler
- Writers:
- John Taintor Foote
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $700,000
- Status:
- Released
The Story of Seabiscuit (1949) Trailer
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The Story of Seabiscuit Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shirley Temple
as Margaret O'Hara / Knowles
Barry Fitzgerald
as Shawn O'Hara
Lon McCallister
as Ted Knowles
Rosemary DeCamp
as Mrs. Charles S. Howard
Donald MacBride
as George Carson
Pierre Watkin
as Charles S. Howard
William Forrest
as Thomas Milford
- Hal J. Moore
Hal J. Moore
as Race Commentator
- Clem McCarthy
Clem McCarthy
as Race Commentator
Sugarfoot Anderson
as Walkin' Murphy, Milford's Boy
- Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit
as Himself (archive footage)
- Sea Sovereign
Sea Sovereign
as Seabiscuit (close-ups)
Key crew
Directed by David Butler, written by John Taintor Foote.
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The Story of Seabiscuit Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Story of Seabiscuit – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Story of Seabiscuit online?
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The Story of Seabiscuit (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Story of Seabiscuit?
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The main cast of The Story of Seabiscuit (1949) includes Shirley Temple, Barry Fitzgerald, Lon McCallister, Rosemary DeCamp and Donald MacBride. The film was directed by David Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of Seabiscuit released?
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The Story of Seabiscuit was released on November 12, 1949 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Story of Seabiscuit worth watching?
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The Story of Seabiscuit (1949) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Story of Seabiscuit?
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