Movie: Murphy's Stroke

Top 10 Billed 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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  • 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.

  • Release Date

    1980-05-21

  • Average

    4.667

  • Rating:

    2.3 starts
  • Tagline

    The Sting in an Irish Tale

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
  • Keywords

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