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Murphy's Stroke
The Sting in an Irish Tale
5.8(4)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.
- Director
- Frank Cvitanovich
- Created by
- Udi Eichler
- Writers
- Brian Phelan
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Cast

Niall Tóibín
Tony Murphy

Pierce Brosnan
Edward O'Grady

T.R. Bowen
Collins

Tony Doyle
Darrer
Derry Power
Tim Finn
Paul Antrim
Dooley

John Bardon
O'Connor
Maurice Connor
Robert Henry

Patrick Malahide
Parker
Gordon Kane
Ian McGallen
James Donnelly
Maguire

Michael O'Hagan
Horgan

Johnny Shannon
Joe Hagan
Preston Lockwood
Judge

Richard Warner
His Lordship

Ralph Nossek
Magistrate
Nancy Mitchell
Mrs Simpkins

Vass Anderson
Bank Manager

Peter Wight
Betting Office Clerk
Robert McBain
Alex
Neville Barber
1st Prosecution
Ray Barron
Reporter
Harry Fielder
Special Branch Detective

Shay Gorman
Harrington
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Crew
Directing
- Frank CvitanovichDirector
- Gary WhiteFirst Assistant Director
Writing
- Brian PhelanWriter
Production
- Frank CvitanovichProducer
- Udi EichlerExecutive Producer
- Sue WhatmoughCasting
Camera
- Les YoungDirector of Photography
Editing
- Beryl WilkinsEditor
Sound
- Richard DanielSound Recordist
Art
- Philip BlowersProduction Design
Costume & Make-Up
- Pat WorthCostume Supervisor