Dead Cert (1974 film)
# Dead Cert (1974 film)

Dead Cert is a 1974 British crime thriller film directed by Tony Richardson. It is an adaptation of the 1962 novel of the same name by Dick Francis.

## Plot

In this film based on Dick Francis' mystery novel, Alan York (Scott Antony) is stunned when his dear friend, skilled jockey Bill Davidson (Ian Hogg) is killed during a simple steeplechase. Convinced Davidson's death was no accident, York begins an investigation with a suspicion that Davidson's racehorse, Admiral, was drugged in a murderous act of sabotage. Assisting him as he delves into this world of high stakes, horses and gambling is Davidson's devoted widow, Laura (Judi Dench).

## Cast

* Scott Antony as Alan York
* Geoffrey Bateman as Everest
* John Bindon as Walter
* Joseph Blatchley as Joe Nantwich
* Judi Dench as Laura Davidson
* Mark Dignam as Clifford Tudor
* Mickey Dillon as Jockey
* Bill Fraser as Uncle George
* Frank Gentry as Gipsy
* Julian Glover as Lodge
* Ian Hogg as Bill Davidson
* Sean Lynch as Sid
* Hideo Saito as Yuko
* Nina Thomas as Penny Brocker
* Michael Williams as Sandy Mason
