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May 21, 1980 · Murphy's Stroke: Directed by Frank Cvitanovich. With Niall Toibin, Pierce Brosnan, T.R. Bowen, Tony Doyle. Irish millionaires put together a betting coup and go to England to pursue their illicit prize.
Cast & Crew. Murphy's Stroke. 1980. 1 hr 13 mins. Drama. NR. Watchlist. The leader of a group of Irish millionaires (Pierce Brosnan) designs an elaborate scheme to swindle a race track out of a...
Murphy's Stroke (1980) starring Niall Tóibín, Pierce Brosnan, T.R. Bowen and directed by Frank Cvitanovich.
British Horse Racing Movies. Murphy's Stroke (1980) Tagline: "The true story of the biggest and most daring betting coup" Starring: Niall Tobin, Pierce Brosnan, T.R. Bowen, Tony Doyle. Featured Racecourses: Cartmel & Ludlow. Director: Frank Cvitanovich. Producers: Udi Eichler. Writer: Brian Phelan. Release Date: May 1980 (TV Movie) Runtime: 70 mins
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Based on a true story, Murphy's Stroke recreates an Irish betting syndicate's attempt to defraud the bookies and win big at horse racing. The actual affair is fascinating to read about, a meticulous master plan that accounted for various eventualities and intricacies.
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.
