Murphy's Stroke

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.

Directed by Frank Cvitanovich

Top cast

Niall Tóibín

Tony Murphy

Pierce Brosnan

Edward O'Grady

T.R. Bowen

Collins

Tony Doyle

Darrer

D

Derry Power

Tim Finn

P

Paul Antrim

Dooley

John Bardon

O'Connor

M

Maurice Connor

Robert Henry

Patrick Malahide

Parker

G

Gordon Kane

Ian McGallen

J

James Donnelly

Maguire

Michael O'Hagan

Horgan

Johnny Shannon

Joe Hagan

P

Preston Lockwood

Judge

Richard Warner

His Lordship

Ralph Nossek

Magistrate

N

Nancy Mitchell

Mrs Simpkins

Vass Anderson

Bank Manager

Peter Wight

Betting Office Clerk

R

Robert McBain

Alex

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