The Thoroughbred
Synopsis
A jockey finds himself caught in a web of corruption. He is heavily pressured to "throw" The Derby, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. The primary source of this pressure is the wife of a Member of Parliament, who is deeply involved in gambling and uses her influence to try and manipulate the outcome of the race for her own financial gain.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Morgan
- Original Title
- The Thoroughbred
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- London Screenplays
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Morgan
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Sidney Morgan
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What is The Thoroughbred about?
A jockey finds himself caught in a web of corruption. He is heavily pressured to "throw" The Derby, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world. The primary source of this pressure is the wife of a Member of Parliament, who is deeply involved in gambling and uses her influence to try and manipulate the outcome of the race for her own financial gain.
Who directed The Thoroughbred?
The Thoroughbred was directed by Sidney Morgan.
Who stars in The Thoroughbred?
The principal cast of The Thoroughbred includes Ian Hunter, Louise Prussing, Richard Barclay, H. Agar Lyons.
When was The Thoroughbred released and how long is it?
The Thoroughbred was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.