Murphy's Stroke(1980)
The Sting in an Irish Tale
Murphy's Stroke Synopsis
The horse Gay Future is at the centre of an Irish betting syndicate in 1974 which saw trainer Antony Collins present a poor performing horse at his stables. The betting stakes were subsequently raised, before the real horse was entered in the race.
Murphy's Stroke (1980) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Frank Cvitanovich, released on May 21, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Niall Tóibín, Pierce Brosnan, T.R. Bowen and Tony Doyle. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Cvitanovich
- Writers:
- Brian Phelan
- Producers:
- Frank Cvitanovich
- Cinematographer:
- Les Young
- Production:
- Thames Television
- Status:
- Released
Murphy's Stroke Cast & Crew
Main cast
Niall Tóibín
as Tony Murphy
Pierce Brosnan
as Edward O'Grady
T.R. Bowen
as Collins
Tony Doyle
as Darrer
- Derry Power
Derry Power
as Tim Finn
- Paul Antrim
Paul Antrim
as Dooley
John Bardon
as O'Connor
- Maurice Connor
Maurice Connor
as Robert Henry
Patrick Malahide
as Parker
- Gordon Kane
Gordon Kane
as Ian McGallen
- James Donnelly
James Donnelly
as Maguire
Michael O'Hagan
as Horgan
Key crew
Directed by Frank Cvitanovich, written by Brian Phelan, produced by Frank Cvitanovich.
Explore more Drama titles
Murphy's Stroke Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
You may also like
Flicka
2006
The Set-Up
1949
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015
Jack Irish: Black Tide
2012
Mansfield Park
2007
Let It Shine
2012
Girl Fight
2011
The Locket
1946
Dinner Rush
2000
Black Beauty
2020
Mickey's Tale of Two Witches
2021
The Cincinnati Kid
1965
Zog
2018
The Christmas Shoes
2002
Mio in the Land of Faraway
1987
Secretariat
2010
Ride Like a Girl
2019
National Velvet
1945
Little Lord Fauntleroy
1980
Flicka: Country Pride
2012
Movies similar to Murphy's Stroke
A Secret Marriage or The Deathbed Confession
1912
Barbados at the Races
2010
Flying Fifty-Five
1939
National Velvet
1945
The Gauntlet
1977
À quoi tu joues
2011
Smoking Guns
2016
Always Bet on Black
2024
David Harum
1934
Lucky Number Slevin
2006
Can You Beat the Bookies?
2019
Saratoga
1937
Phar Lap
1983
The Lady Gambles
1949
Dark Horse
2015
Bokurano Winning Run
1993
Derby
1949
Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era
2024
Ride Like a Girl
2019
The Thoroughbred
1930
Murphy's Stroke – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Murphy's Stroke online?
+
Murphy's Stroke (1980) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Murphy's Stroke?
+
The main cast of Murphy's Stroke (1980) includes Niall Tóibín, Pierce Brosnan, T.R. Bowen, Tony Doyle and Derry Power. The film was directed by Frank Cvitanovich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Murphy's Stroke released?
+
Murphy's Stroke was released on May 21, 1980 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Murphy's Stroke worth watching?
+
Murphy's Stroke (1980) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.