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Murphy's Stroke

Murphy's Stroke (1980)

1h 10m | PG-13

⭐ 6.5 / 10

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

Studio: Thames Television

Genre: Drama, TV Movie

Video: 720p

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Cast

Niall Tóibín

Niall Tóibín

as Tony Murphy

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan

as Edward O'Grady

T.R. Bowen

T.R. Bowen

as Collins

Tony Doyle

Tony Doyle

as Darrer

Derry Power

Derry Power

as Tim Finn

Paul Antrim

Paul Antrim

as Dooley