Directed by:
Tony RichardsonScreenplay:
Tony RichardsonComposer:
John AddisonCast:
Scott Antony, Judi Dench, Nina Thomas, Julian Glover, Geoffrey Bateman, John Bindon, Ian Hogg, Willoughby Gray, Llewellyn Rees, Mark Dignam, Dervis Ward (more)Plots(1)
Penetrate Britain's mysterious horseracing underworld in this thrilling tale of corruption, betrayal, and vengeance. When amateur jockey Bill Davidson (Ian Hogg) takes a fatal fall during a race, his best friend Alan York (Scott Antony) suspects foul play. With the help of Bill's widow, Laura (Judi Dench), Alan launches an investigation. Together they will risk everything to take down the ruthless gambling syndicate behind his friend's murder. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Scott Antony
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John Bindon
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Dervis Ward
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Bill Fraser
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