Murphy's Stroke (1980)
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The Sting in an Irish Tale
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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Niall TóibínTony Murphy
Pierce BrosnanEdward O'Grady
T.R. BowenCollins
Tony DoyleDarrerDerry PowerTim FinnPaul AntrimDooley
John BardonO'ConnorMaurice ConnorRobert HenryJames DonnellyMaguire
Patrick MalahideParkerGordon KaneIan McGallenJames DonnellyMaguireKeywords
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Genre affinityDrama · Tv MovieTheme affinityHorse Racing · BettingDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference676721Actor preference67605 · 298469 · 39689
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Frequently asked questions about Murphy's Stroke
What is Murphy's Stroke about?
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.
How long is Murphy's Stroke?
Murphy's Stroke has a runtime of 70 minutes.