Murphy's Stroke (1980)
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.
Cast
Niall Tóibín
Tony Murphy
Pierce Brosnan
Edward O'Grady
T.R. Bowen
Collins
Tony Doyle
Darrer
John Bardon
O'Connor
Patrick Malahide
Parker
Michael O'Hagan
Horgan
Johnny Shannon
Joe Hagan
Richard Warner
His Lordship
Ralph Nossek
Magistrate
Vass Anderson
Bank Manager
Peter Wight
Betting Office ClerkRecommendations
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