Murphy's Stroke
The Sting in an Irish Tale
5.8
4 votes
May 21, 1980
1h 10m
Drama
TV Movie
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.
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Where to watch
In United States
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Cast
Niall Tóibín
Tony Murphy
Pierce Brosnan
Edward O'Grady
T.R. Bowen
Collins
Tony Doyle
DarrerD
Derry Power
Tim FinnP
Paul Antrim
Dooley
John Bardon
O'ConnorM
Maurice Connor
Robert Henry
Patrick Malahide
ParkerG
Gordon Kane
Ian McGallenJ
James Donnelly
Maguire
Michael O'Hagan
Horgan
Johnny Shannon
Joe HaganP
Preston Lockwood
Judge
Richard Warner
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