Movie·1980·1h 10m
Murphy's Stroke
The Sting in an Irish Tale
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Brian Phelan
Producer
Frank Cvitanovich, Udi Eichler
Cinematography
Les Young
Editor
Beryl Wilkins
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
4 votes
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// cast
Cast
Niall Tóibín
Tony Murphy
Pierce Brosnan
Edward O'Grady
T.R. Bowen
Collins
Tony Doyle
Darrer
Derry Power
Tim Finn
Paul Antrim
Dooley
John Bardon
O'Connor
Maurice Connor
Robert Henry
Patrick Malahide
Parker
Gordon Kane
Ian McGallen
James Donnelly
Maguire
Michael O'Hagan
Horgan
Johnny Shannon
Joe Hagan
Preston Lockwood
Judge
Richard Warner
His Lordship
Ralph Nossek
Magistrate
Nancy Mitchell
Mrs Simpkins
Vass Anderson
Bank Manager
// crew
Crew
Frank Cvitanovich
Director, Producer
Brian Phelan
Writer
Udi Eichler
Executive Producer
Beryl Wilkins
Editor
Les Young
Director of Photography
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