01 Oct 1984
Stranger Than Paradise
A New Yorker's life is thrown into a tailspin when his younger cousin surprise-visits him, starting a strange, unpredictable adventure.
The Rainbow Jacket
Turf Thrills!
A champion jockey is banned from racing so spends his time helping a young lad to become the next champion.
Top Billed Cast
Robert Morley Lord Logan
Kay Walsh Barbara Crain
Bill Owen Sam
Fella Edmonds Georgie Crain
Edward Underdown Geoffrey Tyler
Honor Blackman Mrs Tyler
Wilfrid Hyde-White Lord Stoneleigh
Sidney James Harry
Sam Kydd Bruce
Michael Ripper Benny Loder
Frederick Piper Lukey
Michael Trubshawe Gresham
Ronald Ward Bernie Rudd
Charles Victor Mr Voss
Eliot Makeham Valet
Brian Roper Ron Saunders
Howard Lang Police Constable on Point Duty (uncredited)
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