The Rocking Horse Winner

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 25, 1982

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United Kingdom

Production

Bierman More O'Ferrall

Cast

Nicholas Farrell,Geoffrey Whitehead,Elizabeth Millbank,Charles Hathorn,Michael Denison,Gabriel Byrne,Chloe Billington,Eleanor David,Marissa Dunlop,Charles Keating

Director

Robert Bierman

Writer

Howard Schuman,D.H. Lawrence

Cinematography

David MacDonald

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0216160