Dead Cert

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"The Race Against Death"

1974

1h 39m

4.4(7 votes)

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.

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United Artists

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Tony Richardson
Written by: John Oaksey
Tony Richardson
Produced by: Neil Hartley

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