Seabiscuit (DVD, 2003, 2-Disc Set, Limited Edition Gift Set)

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Laura Hillenbrand's best-selling nonfiction novel comes to life with this spectacular big-screen adaptation. Set in the 1930s, SEABISCUIT weaves its story around three men who turned a seemingly untamable horse into a bona fide champion. Jeff Bridges is Charles Howard, a thriving entrepreneur who gives horse racing a shot when his wife leaves him after the death of their son. Chris Cooper is Tom Smith, a mumbling, sensitive horse trainer who sees the untapped potential of Seabiscuit hiding under his flawed outer shell. Tobey Maguire is Red Pollard, a stubborn, oversized jockey who is determined to prove to the world that he has what it takes to be a champion. Together, these men use their individual gifts to mold Seabiscuit into a national icon, culminating in a showdown with Triple Crown winner War Admiral. But when Red breaks his leg riding another horse, Howard must call in George Woolf (played by real life jockey Gary Stevens) to keep the dream alive.In adapting Hillenbrand's celebrated novel, writer-director Gary Ross condensed many of the book's characters and events yet his film retains the inspirational spirit of the source material, resulting in a crowd-pleasing, feel-good drama that will have audiences cheering all the while.

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UPC0025192421624
eBay Product ID (ePID)3438981

Product Key Features

ActorTobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges
EditionLimited Edition Gift Set
RatingPG-13
Movie/TV TitleSeabiscuit
DirectorGary Ross
FormatDVD
Release Year2003
GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatLimited Edition Gift Set
Leading RoleTobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20031216

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  • Not Just a Horse Story

    This movie is not just about a horse with a lot of time filled in running races. When Laura Hillenbrand wrote the book, she poured through every bit of info she could get about the characters, the US living through a depression as well as interviews with jockeys and former jockeys. The screenplay tried to stay close to her book, searching for actors who resembled the real people and even horses that looked similar in size and color to the equine best of that time. The result is a very inspiring book if you don't like horses about people gritting their teeth through hard times and trying again and again. If you do ike horses, you will love the real Seabiscuit, with his personality, physical failings and like the people, pulling through his own bad times and serious injuries. The included trailers give you lots of extra info, and the copies of the postcards are great. Use of film and switching to early black and white footage was an interesting touch as well. It is well worth your time. You will come away almost thinking horse and characters are still alive. Reading the book before or after fills in a couple of things the movie skipped because it would have been too long. Enjoy!

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  • Good historical drama, close to the book by Laura Hill. You don't need to be a horse racing fan to enjoy it.

    The movie was engaging, it was well directed. The characters were portrayed very well by the actors. The sets were good, it looked like the 1930s. The horse races were well done and looked convincing. So far I have only watched the movie, I have not seen the the other extra feature disc yet, but I am certain it will be fascinating. The movie is close to the book by Laura Hillenbrand. However the book is better than the movie as it is a far more detailed story. I recommend that one should read the book first before watching the movie.

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  • Great story of a great time in History

    I thought I was just getting a movie, but I got so much more and was very pleased with the condition of all that arrived. This is a great addition to my collection of history stories.

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  • Absolutely spellbinding!!!

    Excellent movie!!!!! One of the best I've ever watched!! And since it's based on a true story, it had all the right ingredients.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • Awesome movie

    My son gifted me with this years ago. It went missing in a move and I was so excited to find this so I could replace it!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • perfect thank you!

    perfect thank you!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • GREAT DVD

    NO CONS! I LOVED SEABISCUIT KAREN WALLACE

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned