Favorite
1976, RO. Directed by Vasile Brescanu.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- RO
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- Released
- 1 June 1976
- Original title
- Favoritul
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Aleksei Nagornyj
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What Favorite is based on
Favorite is based on Dead Cert (1962) by Dick Francis, published by Michael Joseph.
1962
Dead Cert
By Dick Francis
Published by Michael Joseph
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Favorite: quick answers
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How long is Favorite?
Favorite runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Favorite have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Favorite on?
Favorite isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1976. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Favorite?
If you liked Favorite, try Song of the Thin Man, Shadow of the Thin Man, The Commuter.
Who directed Favorite?
Favorite (1976) was directed by Vasile Brescanu and stars Arnis Līcītis, Ion Ungureanu, Mara Zvaigzne.
What is Favorite based on?
Favorite is based on Dead Cert (1962) by Dick Francis, published by Michael Joseph.