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Dead Cert

Play trailer Poster for Dead Cert 1974,  1h 39m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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In this film based on Dick Francis' mystery novel, Alan York (Scott Antony) is stunned when his dear friend, skilled jockey Bill Davidson (Ian Hogg), is killed during a simple steeplechase. Convinced Davidson's death was no accident, York begins an investigation with a suspicion that Davidson's racehorse, Admiral, was drugged in a murderous act of sabotage. Assisting him as he delves into this world of high stakes, horses and gambling is Davidson's devoted widow, Laura (Judi Dench).
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Tony Richardson

Director

Scott Antony

Alan York

Judi Dench

Laura Davidson

Michael Williams

Sandy Mason

Nina Thomas

Penny Brocker

Julian Glover

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Dead Cert

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Synopsis In this film based on Dick Francis' mystery novel, Alan York (Scott Antony) is stunned when his dear friend, skilled jockey Bill Davidson (Ian Hogg), is killed during a simple steeplechase. Convinced Davidson's death was no accident, York begins an investigation with a suspicion that Davidson's racehorse, Admiral, was drugged in a murderous act of sabotage. Assisting him as he delves into this world of high stakes, horses and gambling is Davidson's devoted widow, Laura (Judi Dench).
Director
Tony Richardson
Producer
Neil Hartley
Screenwriter
Tony Richardson, Lord John Oaksey
Production Co
Woodfall Film Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 2, 2016
Runtime
1h 39m
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