Murphy's Stroke

The Sting in an Irish Tale

4.7
19801h 10m

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

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Cast

Photo of Niall Tóibín

Niall Tóibín

Tony Murphy

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Pierce Brosnan

Edward O'Grady

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T.R. Bowen

Collins

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John Bardon

O'Connor

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Richard Warner

His Lordship

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Ralph Nossek

Magistrate

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Vass Anderson

Bank Manager

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Peter Wight

Betting Office Clerk

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Shay Gorman

Harrington

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Peter Wight

1st Clerk Betting Office

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Anthony Milner

2nd Betting Office Clerk Jack

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