The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
At the racetrack, cleaner, Willy Joy is tricked into buying Lindy Lou, a useless greyhound, who's not too healthy either. While getting the dog back in shape, Willy crosses paths with a gang of crooks who's specialty is fixing the races with doped dogs.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- John Paddy CarstairsDirector
- Henry BlythWriter
- Jack DaviesWriter
- Larry AdlerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Frankie HowerdWillie Joy
- Stanley HollowayCaptain Jack Montague
- Alfie BassBlagg
- Lionel JeffriesBert Benton
- Susan BeaumontSusan Storer
- A.E. MatthewsLord Reginald Cranfield
- Tony WrightVincent
- Joan HicksonLady Emily Cranfield
- Terence LongdonJohn Wyndham
- Colin GordonMax, 1st Commentator
- Richard WattisCarruthers
- Danny GreenPlug Ugly
Stills
Themes
englandgambling1950sdog racing