An unlucky horse trainer, Frank Butler, wins big at the track and buys his 16-year old daughter a horse to salvage their relationship. When Frank is hurt prior to the opening race, Jo must go it alone.
Cast
Kristy McNichol
Jo Butler
Warren Oates
Frank Butler
Eileen Brennan
Marie
Joseph Maher
Phil Kiley
Joseph Leon
Shimmy
Jess Osuna
Matt
David Margulies
Chubby
Mark Arnold
Roy Kiley
Michael Jeter
George Gardner
Peter Maloney
Veterinarian
Kenneth Kimmins
Andy
Carol Teitel
Phoebe
Brandon Maggart
Mule
Howard Rollins
Doctor
Michael Prince
Stanley
Stanja Lowe
The Nurse
Frank Hamilton
The Preacher
William Duell
Rooster
Crew
John Erman
Director
Jerome Kass
Teleplay
Ernest Hemingway
Short Story
Argyle Nelson Jr.
Editor
Larry Pizer
Director of Photography
Jerome M. Zeitman
Executive Producer
Carolyn McNichol
Executive Producer
Robert Halmi Sr.
Producer
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Clifford Capone
Costume Design
Joey Corsaro
Hairdresser
David Forrest
Makeup Artist
Dominic Frontiere
Original Music Composer
Peter Politanoff
Set Decoration
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