The Rocking Horse Winner

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

Robert Bierman

Writers

D. H. Lawrence, Howard Schuman

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Release date

25 November 1982

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Eleanor David

  Mrs. Grahame

• 

  Charles Keating

  Oscar

• 

  Gabriel Byrne

  Bassett

• Charles Hathorn

  Paul

• 

  Elizabeth Millbank

  Governess

• 

  Geoffrey Whitehead

  Father

• Marissa Dunlop

  Flora

• Chloe Billington

  Joan

• 

  Nicholas Farrell

  Lawyer

• 

  Michael Denison

  Race Commentator