Movie

Murphy's Stroke

The Sting in an Irish Tale

1980★ 5.8 · 41h 10mDramaTV 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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Cast

Pierce Brosnan
as Edward O'Grady

Patrick Malahide
as Parker

Peter Wight
as Betting Office Clerk

Peter Wight
as 1st Clerk Betting Office

T.R. Bowen
as Collins

Niall Tóibín
as Tony Murphy

Jonjo O'Neill
as Jockey

Harry Fielder
as Special Branch Detective

Neville Barber
as 1st Prosecution

Vass Anderson
as Bank Manager

Michael O'Hagan
as Horgan

Robert McBain
as Alex