Material relating to 'Dead Cert', released 9 May 1974. Keith Dewhurst was involved in the early drafts. The film is a crime thriller directed by Tony Richardson, adapted from a 1962 novel of the same name. Alan York (Scott Antony) is stunned when his dear friend, skilled jockey Bill Davidson (Ian Hogg) is killed during a simple steeplechase. Convinced Davidson's death was no accident, York begins an investigation with a suspicion that Davidson's racehorse, Admiral, was drugged in a murderous act of sabotage. Assisting him as he delves into this world of high stakes, horses and gambling is Davidson's devoted widow, Laura (Judi Dench).