Murphy's Stroke(1980)
The Sting in an Irish Tale
5.8(4)1h 10m1980-05-21
DramaTV Movie
Overview
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.
- Director:
- Frank Cvitanovich
- Writers:
- Brian Phelan
- Producers:
- Frank Cvitanovich
- Cinematographer:
- Les Young
- Production:
- Thames Television
- Status:
- Released
Cast
Niall Tóibín
Tony Murphy
Pierce Brosnan
Edward O'Grady
T.R. Bowen
Collins
Tony Doyle
Darrer
Derry Power
Derry Power
Tim Finn
Paul Antrim
Paul Antrim
Dooley
John Bardon
O'Connor
Maurice Connor
Maurice Connor
Robert Henry
Patrick Malahide
Parker
Gordon Kane
Gordon Kane
Ian McGallen
James Donnelly
James Donnelly
Maguire
Michael O'Hagan
Horgan
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