Murphy's Stroke
“The Sting in an Irish Tale”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Cvitanovich
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Phelan
- Original Title
- Murphy's Stroke
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Thames Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Cvitanovich
Brian Phelan
Les Young
Beryl Wilkins
Frank Cvitanovich, Udi Eichler
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Cvitanovich
Director
Brian Phelan
Writer
Frank Cvitanovich
Producer
Beryl Wilkins
Editor
Philip Blowers
Production Design
Les Young
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy's Stroke
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Murphy's Stroke 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 directed Murphy's Stroke?
Murphy's Stroke was directed by Frank Cvitanovich.
Who stars in Murphy's Stroke?
The principal cast of Murphy's Stroke includes Niall Tóibín, Pierce Brosnan, T.R. Bowen, Tony Doyle, Derry Power.
When was Murphy's Stroke released and how long is it?
Murphy's Stroke was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Murphy's Stroke?
Murphy's Stroke holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).