The True Story of Seabiscuit (2003)

8.0/10 • 46 min • Documentary History

Overview

The 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. Narrated by William H. Macy, featuring interviews and archive footage in both color and black & white of Tobey Maguire, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jesse Owens, Jeff Bridges, Gary Stevens, Chris McCarron, Emily Kilby, Farrell Jones, Tom Smith, Buck Brannaman, Noble Threewitt, and Chris Howard.

Cast

William H. Macy

Narrator (voice)

Tobey Maguire

Babe Ruth

Self (archive footage)

Lou Gehrig

Self (archive footage)

Jeff Bridges

Self

Buck Brannaman

Gary Ross

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