Thriller · United Kingdom · 1974 · 1h 39m

Dead Cert

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Director
Tony Richardson
Cast
Scott Antony as Alan York Judi Dench as Laura Davidson Michael Williams as Sandy Mason Nina Thomas as Penny Brocker Julian Glover as Lodge Mark Dignam as Clifford Tudor
Crew
Freddie Cooper — Director of Photography John Glen — Editor John Oaksey — Screenplay Tony Richardson — Screenplay Dick Francis — Novel Neil Hartley — Producer
Tagline

The Race Against Death

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
based on novel or bookhorse racehorsemurderjockeyhorse racing
Key Collaborators
Tony Richardson Director Freddie Cooper Director of Photography John Glen Editor John Oaksey Screenplay Tony Richardson Screenplay Dick Francis Novel Neil Hartley Producer David Brockhurst Production Design
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