Murphy's Stroke (1980)

5.8/10 70 min Drama TV 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.

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 Clerk

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