Murphy's Stroke(1980)
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.
Directed by Frank Cvitanovich
Where to watch Murphy's Stroke
Availability in US · data from JustWatch via TMDB
Cast
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
Murphy's Stroke — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Murphy's Stroke?+
We don't currently track a streaming service carrying Murphy's Stroke in your region. Check back — availability changes regularly.
When did Murphy's Stroke come out?+
Murphy's Stroke was released in 1980.
How long is Murphy's Stroke?+
Murphy's Stroke runs for 70 minutes (1 hour and 10 minutes).
Who directed Murphy's Stroke?+
Murphy's Stroke was directed by Frank Cvitanovich.
Who stars in Murphy's Stroke?+
Murphy's Stroke stars Niall Tóibín, Pierce Brosnan, T.R. Bowen, Tony Doyle and Derry Power.
More like Murphy's Stroke
Recommended by people who watched this
6.8FilmThe Christmas Shoes
2002
6.9FilmFlicka
2006
7.4FilmThe Set-Up
1949
6.7FilmFlicka: Country Pride
2012
6.0FilmFast Girls
2012
6.1FilmHello Sister, Goodbye Life
2006
6.2FilmKid Galahad
1962
6.4FilmDolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors
2015
6.2FilmThe Bridge
2015
6.6FilmJack Irish: Black Tide
2012
6.3FilmThe Locket
1946
5.8FilmFull-Court Miracle
2003
6.3FilmJohnny O'Clock
1947
6.5FilmGirl Fight
2011
6.5FilmLove Finds You In Sugarcreek
2014
6.1FilmMansfield Park
2007
6.3FilmSound of Christmas
2016
5.9FilmHow Sarah Got Her Wings
2015
7.0FilmLet It Shine
2012
6.4FilmInto the West
1992
Similar titles
2.0FilmBokurano Winning Run
1993
8.5FilmUmamusume: Pretty Derby - Beginning of a New Era
2024
FilmÀ quoi tu joues
2011
6.5FilmThe Gauntlet
1977
7.2FilmNational Velvet
1945
7.5FilmLucky Number Slevin
2006
5.5FilmSmoking Guns
2016
7.5FilmFlying Fifty-Five
1939
7.0FilmDerby
1949
5.4FilmDark Horse
2015
4.7FilmYou Can't Buy Luck
1937
6.9FilmPhar Lap
1983
6.1FilmThe Lady Gambles
1949
6.5FilmSaratoga
1937
6.1FilmAll Square
2018
8.0FilmThe Sunset Derby
1927
5.4FilmThe Thoroughbred
1930