The Rocking Horse Winner

The Rocking Horse Winner

33 mins | Drama | Nov. 25, 1982

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.

The Rocking Horse Winner

33 mins | Drama | Nov. 25, 1982

The Rocking Horse Winner
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.
Producers Bierman More O'Ferrall
Original title The Rocking Horse Winner
Directors Roger Lyons, Robert Bierman
Writers Howard Schuman, D.H. Lawrence

Cast

Eleanor David

as Mrs. Grahame

Charles Keating

as Oscar

Gabriel Byrne

as Bassett

Charles Hathorn

as Paul

Elizabeth Millbank

as Governess

Geoffrey Whitehead

as Father

Marissa Dunlop

as Flora

Nicholas Farrell

as Lawyer

Michael Denison

as Race Commentator