Murphy's Stroke (1980)
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
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Niall Tóibín as Tony Murphy |
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Pierce Brosnan as Edward O'Grady |
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T.R. Bowen as Collins |
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Tony Doyle as Darrer |
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Derry Power as Tim Finn |
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Paul Antrim as Dooley |
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John Bardon as O'Connor |
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Maurice Connor as Robert Henry |
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Patrick Malahide as Parker |
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Gordon Kane as Ian McGallen |
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James Donnelly as Maguire |
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Michael O'Hagan as Horgan |
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Johnny Shannon as Joe Hagan |
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Preston Lockwood as Judge |
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Richard Warner as His Lordship |
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Ralph Nossek as Magistrate |
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Nancy Mitchell as Mrs Simpkins |
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Vass Anderson as Bank Manager |
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Peter Wight as Betting Office Clerk |
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Robert McBain as Alex |
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Neville Barber as 1st Prosecution |
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Ray Barron as Reporter |
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Harry Fielder as Special Branch Detective |
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Shay Gorman as Harrington |
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Seymour Green as Jury Foreman |
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David Rolfe as Defence |
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Terence Sewards as Clerk of Scales |
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Jeff Wayne as Rose |
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Harry Webster as Sean |
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Joint Venture as Gay Future |
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Jonjo O'Neill as Jockey |
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Neal Doughty as Jockey |
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Tony Kennedy as Jockey |
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Chris Brownless as Jockey |
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Dave Goudling as Jockey |
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Ron Barry as Jockey |
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Peter Wight as 1st Clerk Betting Office |
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Harry Webster as Sean |
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Richard Warner as His Lordship |
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Cyril Varley as Manchester Taxi Driver |
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Johnny Shannon as Joe Hagen |
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Anthony Milner as 2nd Betting Office Clerk Jack |
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Philip Joseph as 1st Special Branch Detective |
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David Glenn as O'Leary |
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Martin Clarke as Betting Office Clerk |
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Mark Bond as Bookies Clerk |
| Directing | Frank Cvitanovich | Director |
| Writing | Brian Phelan | Writer |
| Production | Frank Cvitanovich | Producer |
| Production | Udi Eichler | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Beryl Wilkins | Editor |
| Production | Sue Whatmough | Casting |
| Art | Philip Blowers | Production Design |
| Directing | Gary White | First Assistant Director |
| Sound | Richard Daniel | Sound Recordist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Pat Worth | Costume Supervisor |
| Camera | Les Young | Director of Photography |
