description Secretariat Overview
The 2010 film recounts the life of Secretariat, a Thoroughbred racehorse who achieved victory in the 1973 Triple Crown. Penny Chenery inherited her father’s Virginia stables and, with trainer Lucien Laurin, guided the horse to unprecedented success. This biographical drama details Secretariat's rise as the first Triple Crown winner since 1935.
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info Secretariat Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2010 |
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When was the movie Secretariat released?
Disney released Secretariat on October 8, 2010. Randall Wallace directed the biographical sports drama, which stars Diane Lane as Penny Chenery.
What real achievement does Secretariat depict?
The film depicts Secretariat winning the 1973 Triple Crown through victories in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. He became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Who plays Lucien Laurin in Secretariat?
John Malkovich plays trainer Lucien Laurin, who helps Penny Chenery manage Secretariat's racing career. Diane Lane plays Chenery, and Otto Thorwarth plays jockey Ron Turcotte.
Does the film show Secretariat's famous Belmont Stakes performance?
Yes, the film builds toward Secretariat's 1973 Belmont Stakes victory, where he won by 31 lengths. His official winning time of 2:24 remains one of the most famous performances in Thoroughbred racing.
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