Dead Cert
“The Race Against Death”
Synopsis
As a surprise, two horse owners decide to ride their animals themselves in a steeplechase. But Bill Davidson's horse "Admiral" behaves weirdly, and falls hard after an obstacle. Bill dies from his injuries. His friend Alan York suspects the animal was doped by unscrupulous bookies and starts to investigate. He doesn't know how serious his opponents are, and that he's in danger to suffer the exact same fate as his friend.
Top Cast
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Scott Antony
Alan York
Judi Dench
Laura Davidson
Michael Williams
Sandy Mason
Nina Thomas
Penny Brocker
Julian Glover
Lodge
Mark Dignam
Clifford Tudor
John Bindon
Walter
Joseph Blatchley
Joe Nantwich
Ian Hogg
Bill Davidson
Sean Lynch
Sid
Hideo Saito
Geoffrey Bateman
Everest
Mick Dillon
Bill Fraser
Uncle George
Frank Gentry
Willoughby Gray
Coroner
Nigel Humphreys
Llewellyn Rees
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Oaksey, Tony Richardson
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Dead Cert
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Richardson
John Oaksey, Tony Richardson, Dick Francis
John Addison
Freddie Cooper
John Glen
André Goulston, Neil Hartley
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Richardson
Director
John Glen
Editor
Freddie Cooper
Director of Photography
John Oaksey
Screenplay
David Brockhurst
Production Design
Neil Hartley
Producer
Tony Richardson
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Cert
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dead Cert about?
As a surprise, two horse owners decide to ride their animals themselves in a steeplechase. But Bill Davidson's horse "Admiral" behaves weirdly, and falls hard after an obstacle. Bill dies from his injuries. His friend Alan York suspects the animal was doped by unscrupulous bookies and starts to investigate. He doesn't know how serious his opponents are, and that he's in danger to suffer the exact same fate as his friend.
Who directed Dead Cert?
Dead Cert was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in Dead Cert?
The principal cast of Dead Cert includes Scott Antony, Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Nina Thomas, Julian Glover.
When was Dead Cert released and how long is it?
Dead Cert was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Cert?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Cert was composed by John Addison.
Is Dead Cert based on a book or true story?
Dead Cert is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dick Francis".