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  • Dead Cert (1974)
  • Not Rated
    99 min | Drama, Thriller
Dead Cert (1974)
Not Rated
99 min | Drama, Thriller

As a surprise, two horse owners decide to ride their animals in a steeplechase. But Bill Davidson's (Ian Hogg's) horse "Admiral" behaves weirdly, and falls hard after an obstacle. Bill dies from his injuries. His friend Alan York (Scott ...See moreAs a surprise, two horse owners decide to ride their animals in a steeplechase. But Bill Davidson's (Ian Hogg's) horse "Admiral" behaves weirdly, and falls hard after an obstacle. Bill dies from his injuries. His friend Alan York (Scott Antony) 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 same fate as his friend. Written by Tom Zoerner See less
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Director
Writers
Dick Francis (novel) | Tony Richardson (screenplay) | John Oaksey (screenplay)
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Updated May 9, 1974

Release date
Sep 6, 1974 (Ireland)

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27 cast members
Name Known for
Scott Antony
Alan York Alan York   See fewer
Judi Dench
Laura Davidson Laura Davidson   See fewer
Michael Williams
Sandy Mason Sandy Mason   See fewer
Nina Thomas
Penny Brocker Penny Brocker   See fewer
Mark Dignam
Clifford Tudor Clifford Tudor   See fewer
John Bindon
Walter Walter   See fewer
Joseph Blatchley
Joe Nantwich Joe Nantwich   See fewer
Ian Hogg
Bill Davidson Bill Davidson   See fewer
Geoffrey Bateman
Everest Everest   See fewer
Mick Dillon
Jockey (as Mickey Dillon) Jockey (as Mickey Dillon)   See fewer
Bill Fraser
Uncle George Uncle George   See fewer
Willoughby Gray
Coroner Coroner   See fewer
Nigel Humphreys
Sergeant Sergeant   See fewer
Llewellyn Rees
Chemist Chemist   See fewer
Dervis Ward
Albert Albert   See fewer
Vic Armstrong
Jockey (uncredited) Jockey (uncredited)   See fewer
Joan Crane
Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Graydon
Jockey (uncredited) Jockey (uncredited)   See fewer
Bronco McLoughlin
Jockey (uncredited) Jockey (uncredited)   See fewer
Ian Milton
Doctor (uncredited) Doctor (uncredited)   See fewer
John Oaksey
Veterinarian (uncredited) Veterinarian (uncredited)   See fewer
Tommy Reeves
Jockey (uncredited) Jockey (uncredited)   See fewer
Annie Ross
Mrs. Mervyn (uncredited) Mrs. Mervyn (uncredited)   See fewer
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