Summary 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. View more details
Directed : Tony Richardson
Written : Tony Richardson Dick Francis John Oaksey
Stars : Judi Dench Michael Williams Scott Antony Nina Thomas
Genres : Thriller Drama
Release date : Sep 5, 1974
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
Production companies : Woodfall Film Productions
Summary 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. View more details
Genres : Thriller Drama
Release date : Sep 5, 1974
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Filming locations : Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK
Production companies : Woodfall Film Productions
