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Murphy's Stroke

PG19801h 10mFrank Cvitanovich
IMDb 7.1

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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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Horse RacingBetting

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What is Murphy's Stroke (1980) 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.

Who stars in Murphy's Stroke?

Murphy's Stroke stars Niall Tóibín (Tony Murphy), Pierce Brosnan (Edward O'Grady), T.R. Bowen (Collins), Tony Doyle (Darrer), Derry Power (Tim Finn). The film was directed by Frank Cvitanovich.

How long is Murphy's Stroke?

Murphy's Stroke has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

Is Murphy's Stroke worth watching?

Murphy's Stroke holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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