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Seabiscuit (May 23, 1933 – May 17, 1947) was a champion thoroughbred racehorse in the United States who became the top money-winning racehorse up to the 1940s. He beat the 1937 Triple Crown winner, War Admiral, by four lengths in a two-horse special at Pimlico and was voted American Horse of the Year for 1938.
Seabiscuit: Directed by Gary Ross. With David McCullough, Jeff Bridges, Paul Vincent O'Connor, Chris Cooper. True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of the team behind it but also those of their nation.
- (77K)
- Drama, History, Sport
- Gary Ross
- 2003-07-25
Based on the book Seabiscuit: An American Legend, the film tells the story of a horse and his jockey who became a symbol of hope during the Great Depression. It features Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, and Elizabeth Banks, and was nominated for seven Academy Awards.
Seabiscuit, (foaled 1933), American racehorse (Thoroughbred) that in six seasons (1935–40) won 33 of 89 races and a total of $437,730, a record for American Thoroughbreds (broken 1942). His unlikely success proved a welcome diversion to millions during the Great Depression, and he became a national phenomenon.
- Marvin Drager
The historic 1938 match race between west coast star Seabiscuit, and Triple Crown winner War Admiral.
- 2 min
- 6.1M
- Vintage North American Horse Racing
Learn how Seabiscuit, a broken down little horse, became a legendary racehorse and a symbol of hope during the Great Depression. Discover his owners, jockey, trainer and legacy through videos and documents.
Learn about Seabiscuit, one of the most remarkable Thoroughbred racehorses in history, who overcame a lazy and mean temperament to become a national hero. Read how he won the famous match race against War Admiral in 1938 and made a stunning comeback in 1940.
