The Rocking Horse Winner

Nigel Rhodes plays a boy who, while riding his wooden rocking horse, can predict which horse will win at the race.

Cast

Kenneth More

as Uncle Oscar

Nigel Rhodes

as Paul

Angela Thorne

as Mother

Peter Cellier

as Father

Chris Harris

as Bassett

Gwen Nelson

as Nanny

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