Film

The Rocking Horse Winner

1982 · 33m · Drama

IMDb

8.0

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.

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

• Robert BiermanDirector
• Howard SchumanScreenplay
• D. H. LawrenceStory
• David MacDonaldDirector of Photography
• Freddie RoweEditor

Release date

November 25, 1982

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

33m

Rated

PG

Genres

Drama