The Rocking Horse Winner

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The Rocking Horse Winner (1982)

Directed by Robert Bierman

Drama · 33m

In Paul's family, there is always talk about needing more money. The tension in the household over lack of funds weighs heavily on Paul's young mind. After Paul's uncle cracks a joke about "filthy lucker", he becomes obsessed with finding luck, so that his family will have the money they need. His luck at the race track begins to improve, but the cost may be higher than anyone knows. Nominated for a BAFTA award in 1983.

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Cast

Eleanor David Mrs. Grahame Charles Keating Oscar Gabriel Byrne Bassett
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Charles Hathorn Paul Elizabeth Millbank Governess Geoffrey Whitehead Father
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Marissa Dunlop Flora
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Chloe Billington Joan Nicholas Farrell Lawyer Michael Denison Race Commentator

Crew

Director
Robert Bierman
Screenplay
Howard Schuman
Director of Photography
David MacDonald
Editor
Freddie Rowe

Details

Release date
1982-11-25
Runtime
33m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Bierman More O'Ferrall