Murphy's Stroke

Murphy's Stroke

The Sting in an Irish Tale

1980 · 70 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, TV Movie

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.

Directed by Frank Cvitanovich · Written by Brian Phelan

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