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"The Race Against Death"

Duration

1h 39m

Release

1 May 1974

Country

United States

Language

English

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.

Plot

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 ...

Cast

Scott AntonyJudi DenchMichael Williams

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 4.9/10

Details

Director

Tony Richardson

Writers

Dick FrancisTony RichardsonJohn Oaksey
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