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The Racing Game (1979)

TV Series ★ 7.8 60 min

Drama

Sid Halley, champion steeplechase jockey, suffers a devastating injury in a fall that ends his career. He sinks into self-pity until his aristocratic father-in-law bullies him into trying something new: becoming a private detective. A great literary gumshoe emerges as Halley regains his dignity, faces his vulnerability, and finds new meaning in life.

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Quick facts

Released
November 21, 1979
Runtime
60 min
IMDb
tt0078675
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
Yorkshire Television

Themes

Cast

Mike Gwilym Mike Gwilym Sid Halley Holly De Jong Holly De Jong James Maxwell James Maxwell Gerald Flood Gerald Flood Mick Ford Mick Ford Chico Barnes Maurice Bush Maurice Bush Susan Wooldridge Susan Wooldridge

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Racing Game about?
Sid Halley, champion steeplechase jockey, suffers a devastating injury in a fall that ends his career. He sinks into self-pity until his aristocratic father-in-law bullies him into trying something new: becoming a private detective. A great literary gumshoe emerges as Halley regains his dignity, faces his vulnerability, and finds new meaning in life.
Who stars in The Racing Game?
The Racing Game stars Mike Gwilym, Holly De Jong, James Maxwell, Gerald Flood.
When was The Racing Game released?
The Racing Game is a 1979 drama series.
Where can I watch The Racing Game?
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