Dead Cert (1974)

4.4/10 99 min Thriller

Overview

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.

Cast

Scott Antony

Alan York

Judi Dench

Laura Davidson

Michael Williams

Sandy Mason

Julian Glover

Lodge

Mark Dignam

Clifford Tudor

John Bindon

Walter

Joseph Blatchley

Joe Nantwich

Ian Hogg

Bill Davidson

Sean Lynch

Sid

Geoffrey Bateman

Everest

Bill Fraser

Uncle George

Willoughby Gray

Coroner

Llewellyn Rees

Richard Graydon

Jockey

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