Murphy's Stroke

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.

Details

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