About Secretariat

Secretariat is a 2010 biographical sports film directed by Randall Wallace. The film's plot centers around the life of Secretariat, the 1973 Triple Crown-winning racehorse, and his owner, Penny Chenery. Penny takes over her ailing father’s stables and guides Secretariat to become one of the greatest racehorses in history.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Mark Ciardi and Gordon Gray, through Mayhem Pictures. The screenplay was written by Mike Rich, with Randall Wallace as the director. Filming took place in both Kentucky and Louisiana.

Actors

• Diane Lane as Penny Chenery: Lane delivers an inspired performance as the determined and resourceful owner of Secretariat
• John Malkovich as Lucien Laurin: Malkovich brings life to his role as the eccentric trainer of Secretariat
• Scott Glenn as Christopher Chenery: Glenn portrays Penny's father, whose declining health prompts Penny to take over the stables
• Dylan Walsh as Jack Tweedy: Walsh plays Penny's brother, who stands by her in running the family stables

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was officially released in movie theaters on Secretariat's birthday, March 30
• Real-life jockey Otto Thorwarth plays the role of Secretariat's jockey, Ron Turcotte
• The majority of the horse racing scenes had to be filmed multiple times from different angles to effectively capture the races

Awards

The film was nominated for the ESPY Awards for Best Sports Movie. Secretariat also won the Movieguide Epiphany Prize for the Most Inspiring Movie of 2010.

Quotes

• "This is not about going back. This is about life being ahead of you and you run at it!" - Penny Chenery
• "He laughs at fear, afraid of nothing. He does not shy away from the sword." - Penny Chenery

Music, Soundtrack

• "It's Who You Are" - AJ Michalka
• "I Am Free" - Nick Glennie-Smith