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Dead Cert

  • 19741974
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  • 1h 39m
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4.9/10
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Dead Cert (1974)
  • 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 ... Read allAs 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 un... Read allAs 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 ar... Read all
IMDb RATING
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215
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  • Director
    • Tony Richardson
  • Writers
    • Dick Francis(novel)
    • Tony Richardson(screenplay)
    • John Oaksey(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Scott Antony
    • Judi Dench
    • Michael Williams
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  • Director
    • Tony Richardson
  • Writers
    • Dick Francis(novel)
    • Tony Richardson(screenplay)
    • John Oaksey(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Scott Antony
    • Judi Dench
    • Michael Williams
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    • 6User reviews
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    Scott Antony
    Scott Antony
    • Alan Yorkas Alan York
    Judi Dench
    Judi Dench
    • Laura Davidsonas Laura Davidson
    Michael Williams
    Michael Williams
    • Sandy Masonas Sandy Mason
    Nina Thomas
    • Penny Brockeras Penny Brocker
    Julian Glover
    Julian Glover
    • Lodgeas Lodge
    Mark Dignam
    Mark Dignam
    • Clifford Tudoras Clifford Tudor
    John Bindon
    John Bindon
    • Walteras Walter
    Joseph Blatchley
    Joseph Blatchley
    • Joe Nantwichas Joe Nantwich
    Ian Hogg
    Ian Hogg
    • Bill Davidsonas Bill Davidson
    Sean Lynch
    Sean Lynch
    • Sidas Sid
    Hideo Saito
    • Yukoas Yuko
    Geoffrey Bateman
    Geoffrey Bateman
    • Everestas Everest
    Mick Dillon
    Mick Dillon
    • Jockeyas Jockey
    • (as Mickey Dillon)
    Bill Fraser
    • Uncle Georgeas Uncle George
    Frank Gentry
    • Gipsyas Gipsy
    Willoughby Gray
    Willoughby Gray
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Nigel Humphreys
    • Sergeantas Sergeant
    Llewellyn Rees
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    • Director
      • Tony Richardson
    • Writers
      • Dick Francis(novel)
      • Tony Richardson(screenplay)
      • John Oaksey(screenplay)
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    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 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. —Tom Zoerner <Tom.Zoerner@informatik.uni-erlangen.de>
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    • steeplechase
    • donkey race
    • donkey
    • crooked cop
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    • Genres
      • Drama
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      • Not Rated
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    • Trivia
      In 1970, William Friedkin and his The French Connection (1971) producer, Philip D'Antoni, announced that they had bought the rights to all of the Dick Francis novels, but nothing ever went into production under their banner.
    • Goofs
      Dangerous pointed railings would never line the sides of a horse racing track - in fact the normal type of guard rails are shown throughout most of the movie.
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      I Blew It
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      Written by Lee Dean

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    6/10
    A Well-Made British film... but with one flaw.
    "Dead Cert" is a well-made British mystery. The plot is about Alan York (Scott Antony) who is a jockey. When his friend dies after a race, Alan takes it upon himself to figure out what happened. He uncovers corruption in the horse riding industry and the police force.

    The next part of the review does contain spoilers!!!

    "Dead Cert" has good acting and directing, but the ending is flawed and weird. At the end, Alan and Sandy (Michael Williams) are racing their horses. They're right next each other and Sandy starts whipping Alan with his racing stick. Then Alan, whips back and makes Sandy fall on a sharp railing, and he dies. Alan wins the race but no one ever mentions that Sandy is dead. I thought that hurt the film a lot.

    If you can get past the odd ending, it's a decent film.

    For more insanity, please visit: comeuppancereviews.com
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    • Release date
      • September 6, 1974 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eine todsichere Sache
    • Filming locations
      • Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Woodfall Film Productions
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      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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