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50 to 1

50 to 1

20146.61h 50m

Overview

A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when they learn their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies to run in the Kentucky Derby. Based on the true story of Mine That Bird, the cowboys must overcome impossible odds even before they reach Churchill Downs and the land of Kentucky's blue bloods.

Directed by Jim Wilson
Written by Jim Wilson, Faith Conro
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $1.1M

Top Cast

Skeet Ulrich

Skeet Ulrich

Chip Woolley

Christian Kane

Christian Kane

Mark Allen

William Devane

William Devane

Leonard Doc Blach

Madelyn Deutch

Madelyn Deutch

Alex

Todd Lowe

Todd Lowe

Kelly

David Atkinson

David Atkinson

Bill Woolley

C

Calvin Borel

Himself

B

Bruce Wayne Eckelman

Bob Baffert

H

Hugo Perez

Miguel

Eloy Casados

Eloy Casados

Charlie Figueroa

Themes & Keywords

underdoghorse racehorsebased on true story

About 50 to 1

50 to 1 is a comedy, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of underdog, horse race, horse, based on true story. Directed by Jim Wilson, it stars Skeet Ulrich, Christian Kane, William Devane. A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when they learn their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies to run in the Kentucky Derby. Based on the true story of Mine That Bird, the cowboys must overcome impossible odds even before they reach Churchill Downs and the land of Kentucky's blue bloods.

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