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Dead Cert (1974)

Movie ★ 4.4 99 min

Thriller

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.

Tony Richardson Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 1, 1974
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt0071394
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Cast

Scott Antony Scott Antony Alan York Judi Dench Judi Dench Laura Davidson Michael Williams Michael Williams Sandy Mason Nina Thomas Penny Brocker Julian Glover Julian Glover Lodge Mark Dignam Mark Dignam Clifford Tudor John Bindon John Bindon Walter Joseph Blatchley Joseph Blatchley Joe Nantwich Ian Hogg Ian Hogg Bill Davidson Sean Lynch Sean Lynch Sid Hideo Saito Geoffrey Bateman Geoffrey Bateman Everest Mick Dillon Bill Fraser Bill Fraser Uncle George Frank Gentry Willoughby Gray Willoughby Gray Coroner Nigel Humphreys Llewellyn Rees Llewellyn Rees

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dead Cert about?
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.
Who directed Dead Cert?
Dead Cert was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in Dead Cert?
Dead Cert stars Scott Antony, Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Nina Thomas.
When was Dead Cert released?
Dead Cert is a 1974 thriller film.
Where can I watch Dead Cert?
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