Murphy's Stroke
Murphy's Stroke

Murphy's Stroke

The Sting in an Irish Tale

4.7(3 votes)
1980
1h 10m
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.

Production

Thames Television

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

Derry Power

Derry Power

Tim Finn

Paul Antrim

Paul Antrim

Dooley

John Bardon

John Bardon

O'Connor

Maurice Connor

Maurice Connor

Robert Henry

Patrick Malahide

Patrick Malahide

Parker

Gordon Kane

Gordon Kane

Ian McGallen

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