Murphy's Stroke
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tony Murphy
Edward O'Grady
Collins
Darrer
O'Connor
Parker
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
6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
The Sting in an Irish Tale
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