Murphy's Stroke (1980)
The Sting in an Irish Tale
1980 · 1h 10m · Drama, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
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
Cinematography: Les Young
Editor: Beryl Wilkins
Cast
Niall Tóibín as Tony MurphyPierce Brosnan as Edward O'GradyT.R. Bowen as CollinsTony Doyle as DarrerDerry Power as Tim FinnPaul Antrim as DooleyJohn Bardon as O'ConnorMaurice Connor as Robert HenryPatrick Malahide as ParkerGordon Kane as Ian McGallenJames Donnelly as MaguireMichael O'Hagan as HorganMore like this
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