Murphy’s Stroke (1980): Cast
Murphy’s Stroke is a 1980 drama directed by Frank Cvitanovich, starring T.R. Bowen as Collins, Niall Tóibín and Pierce Brosnan. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Frank Cvitanovich
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Thames Television
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Murphy’s Stroke About?
The premise of Murphy’s Stroke without spoilers.
In 1974 an Irish betting syndicate devises a scheme centered on the horse Gay Future. Trainer Antony Collins first presents a poor‑performing horse to keep expectations low, then raises the betting stakes and secretly substitutes the real, faster Gay Future before the race, setting up a dramatic con.
Murphy’s Stroke Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- irish
- betting
- horse racing
- con man
- scam
Murphy’s Stroke Cast & Characters
T.R. Bowen leads the cast as Collins, with Niall Tóibín as Tony Murphy and Pierce Brosnan as Edward O'Grady. Directed by Frank Cvitanovich; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Cvitanovich
- T.R. Bowen as Collins
- Niall Tóibín as Tony Murphy
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Pierce Brosnan as Edward O'Grady -
Peter Wight as Betting Office Clerk
Also Starring in Murphy’s Stroke
· 25 more- Patrick Malahide Parker
- Tony Doyle Darrer
- Harry Fielder Special Branch Detective
- Preston Lockwood Judge
- Ralph Nossek Magistrate
- Richard Warner His Lordship
- Vass Anderson Bank Manager
- Michael O'Hagan Horgan
- Johnny Shannon Joe Hagan
- Shay Gorman Harrington
- Seymour Green Jury Foreman
- James Donnelly Maguire
- Paul Antrim Dooley
- Derry Power Tim Finn
- Harry Webster Sean
- John Bardon O'Connor
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- Neville Barber 1st Prosecution
- Ray Barron Reporter
- Terence Sewards Clerk of Scales
- Jeff Wayne Rose
- David Rolfe Defence
- Robert McBain Alex
- Maurice Connor Robert Henry
- Gordon Kane Ian McGallen
- Nancy Mitchell Mrs Simpkins
Cars in Murphy’s Stroke
1 car on screen: the 1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I.
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1967 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I Important role
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Murphy’s Stroke FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Murphy’s Stroke, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Murphy’s Stroke?
Murphy’s Stroke runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Murphy’s Stroke released?
Murphy’s Stroke was released on May 21, 1980.
Who directed Murphy’s Stroke?
Murphy’s Stroke was directed by Frank Cvitanovich.
Who is in the cast of Murphy’s Stroke?
Murphy’s Stroke stars T.R. Bowen as Collins, Niall Tóibín as Tony Murphy and Pierce Brosnan as Edward O'Grady, among 29 credited actors.
Does Murphy’s Stroke have a post-credit scene?
No. Murphy’s Stroke has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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