Dead Cert (1974)

Penetrate Britain's mysterious horseracing underworld in this thrilling tale of corruption, betrayal, and vengeance. When amateur jockey Bill Davidson (Ian Hogg) takes a fatal fall during a race, his best friend Alan York (Scott Antony) suspects foul play. With the help of Bill's widow, Laura (Judi Dench), Alan launches an investigation. Together they will risk everything to take down the ruthless gambling syndicate behind his friend's murder.

Hugely disappointing

This appears to be a television movie rather than a film designed for theaters. Dench and Williams have small parts. The script is shallow. And the movie as a whole is dull. A waste of great talents. April 23, 2008

Dead Cert

This was a badly acted and boring movie with Judy Dench and her husband's talented wasted. March 11, 2008

Great movie!

I bought this because I was interested to see what one of my favorite performers looked like as a younger woman (Dame Judi Dench), and to also see her in a movie with her husband (Michael Williams). The story was interesting to say the least, but I will not tell because I do not want to ruin it for anybody who has not seen it. I will just say that this is a great movie with a plot that will shock the viewer in the end. It is fun to watch these two play in a film together, they were only married for about 4 years when this was made. Judi Dench and Michael Williams are fantastic actors, but I have to say that Michael William's performance out shines his wife's in this(also see them both together in a funny comedy entitled "A Fine Romance")! January 10, 2007

Love Judi/Love Dick Francis

This is the earliest Judi Dench performance I have seen to date. She brings a special quality to whatever role she plays. Dick Francis is my favorite author. Although (as usual) the film is not particularly true to the book, it is still a good story. Always interesting taking a trip back to earlier film making. British style from the '70's, directed by the same man who did "Blowup" with David Hemmings. All in all, a good watch. January 3, 2007

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