Alan York is a race horse jockey who sees his friend and chief rival jockey fall to his death during a steeplechase race. Alan knows it could not have been an accident. He pursues clues while meeting a lovely young lady and her fascinating uncle, until he finally discovers why his friend died... and why he is next to die.
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Arnis Līcītis
Alan York
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Vasile Brescanu Director · Aleksei Nagornyj Writer Dick Francis Author
First release June 1, 1976 · Produced in Russia · Original title Favoritul
Production
Moldova-Film
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Russia
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Original title
Favoritul
Original language
Romanian
Spoken on screen
Russian
Release dates
Russia · June 1, 1976
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No release date listed for United States.
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