Casey's Shadow

Casey's Shadow (NBC)
May 16, 1980

An ornery life-time loser, his 9-year-old son and the horse that offers them a shot at a million dollars.

Walter Matthau plays a gruff, down-and-out quarter trainer who sees his luck changing when he takes charge of a thoroughbred foal named "Casey's Shadow".
This 1978 family drama was directed by Martin Rit ("Norma Rae"). Cast
Sarah Blue as Alexis Smith
Mike Marsh as Robert Webber
Tom Patterson as Murray Hamilton
Buddy Bourdelle as Andrew A. Rubin
Randy Bourdelle as Stephan Burns
Kelly Marsh as Susan Myers
Casey Bourdelle as Michael Hershewe
Calvin Lebec as Harry Caesar
Jimmy Judson as Joel Fluellen
Dr. Williamson as Whit Bissell
Donovan as Jimmy Halty
Dr. Pitt as William Pitt
Dean as Dean Turpitt
Old Cajun as Sanders Delhomme