Murphy's Stroke

Murphy's Stroke

The Sting in an Irish Tale

4.7(3)
1980
1h 10m
15
50
3.6(84)
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3.6
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3
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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

Production

Thames Television

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Cast

Niall Tóibín

Niall Tóibín

Tony Murphy

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

Edward O'Grady

T.R. Bowen

T.R. Bowen

Collins

Tony Doyle

Tony Doyle

Darrer

D

Derry Power

Tim Finn

P

Paul Antrim

Dooley

John Bardon

John Bardon

O'Connor

M

Maurice Connor

Robert Henry

Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahide

Parker

G

Gordon Kane

Ian McGallen

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