Movie

Murphy's Stroke

“The Sting in an Irish Tale”

★ 5.8(4)19801h 10m

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Good to know

Director: Frank Cvitanovich
Release date: 1980-05-21
Runtime: 1h 10m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: Thames Television

About Murphy's Stroke

Murphy's Stroke is a 1980 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Frank Cvitanovich, starring Niall Tóibín, Pierce Brosnan and T.R. Bowen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Murphy's Stroke in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

horse racingbetting

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Murphy's Stroke in Mexico?+

Murphy's Stroke is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Murphy's Stroke on Netflix?+

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How long is Murphy's Stroke?+

Murphy's Stroke has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

Who stars in Murphy's Stroke?+

Murphy's Stroke stars Niall Tóibín, Pierce Brosnan, T.R. Bowen, Tony Doyle and Derry Power.

When did Murphy's Stroke come out?+

Murphy's Stroke is a 1980 movie directed by Frank Cvitanovich.

What genre is Murphy's Stroke?+

Murphy's Stroke is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Murphy's Stroke?+

Murphy's Stroke was directed by Frank Cvitanovich.