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The Sting in an Irish Tale - Murphy's Stroke
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Title: Murphy's Stroke

Release Date: 21 May 1980

Runtime: 1h 10m

Genre: Drama, TV Movie

Director: Thames Television

Production Companies: Thames Television

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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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.5 (2 votes)

Cast

  • Tony Murphy: Niall Tóibín
  • Edward O'Grady: Pierce Brosnan
  • Collins: T.R. Bowen
  • Darrer: Tony Doyle
  • Tim Finn: Derry Power
  • Dooley: Paul Antrim
  • O'Connor: John Bardon
  • Robert Henry: Maurice Connor
  • Parker: Patrick Malahide
  • Ian McGallen: Gordon Kane
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