Dead Cert (1974)
1h 39m
Running Time
May 1, 1974Release Date
Dead Cert (1974)
1h 39m
Running Time
May 1, 1974Release Date
Network & Production Companies

Plot.
As a surprise, two horse owners decide to ride their animals themselves in a steeplechase. But Bill Davidson's horse "Admiral" behaves weirdly, and falls hard after an obstacle. Bill dies from his injuries. His friend Alan York suspects the animal was doped by unscrupulous bookies and starts to investigate. He doesn't know how serious his opponents are, and that he's in danger to suffer the exact same fate as his friend.
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Cast & Crew.

Scott Antony
Alan York

Judi Dench
Laura Davidson

Michael Williams
Sandy Mason

Nina Thomas
Penny Brocker

Julian Glover
Lodge

John Bindon
Walter

Mark Dignam
Clifford Tudor

Ian Hogg
Bill Davidson

Bill Fraser
Uncle George

Geoffrey Bateman
Everest

Joseph Blatchley
Joe Nantwich

Sean Lynch
Sid

Willoughby Gray
Coroner

Richard Graydon
Jockey

Tony Richardson
Director / Screenplay

Vic Armstrong
Stunt Double
Media.

Details.
This Movie Is About.
horse race
based on novel or book
horse
murder
jockey
horse racing
Wiki.
Dead Cert is a 1974 British crime thriller film directed by Tony Richardson and starring Scott Antony, Geoffrey Bateman and Judi Dench. It was written by ex jockey and Daily Telegraph racing correspondent Lord John Oaksey and Richardson, adaptated from the 1962 novel of the same name by Dick Francis. Oaksey was also technical advisor and a riding double in the film.
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