Casey's Shadow
Seen it?1978 | 117 min | Drama, Family
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among people who get choked up at a comeback and animal lovers, this one's for you. You don't need to know the game to feel the big moments. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Bright and bouncy, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Young Casey comes from a family of racehorse trainers, and his best friend, a foal called Casey's Shadow, may just be a champion.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Martin Ritt
- Walter MatthauLloyd Bourdelle
- Alexis SmithSarah Blue
- Robert WebberMike Marsh
- Murray HamiltonTom Patterson
- Whit BissellDr. Williamson
- Justin BufordKid
- Andrew RubinBuddy Bourdelle
- Susan MyersKelly Marsh
- Michael HersheweCasey Bourdelle
- Harry CaesarCalvin Lebec