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Champions (1984)

PG 106 min  -  Biography | Drama | Romance  -   20 April 1984 (USA)
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The true story of Bob Champion, a British steeple chase jockey who, in the late 1970s, was diagnosed with cancer... See full summary »

Director:

John Irvin

Writers:

Bob Champion (book), Jonathan Powell (book), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

John Hurt, Gregory Jones and Mick Dillon
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Hurt ...
Bob Champion
Gregory Jones Gregory Jones ...
Peter
Mick Dillon Mick Dillon ...
Snowy
Ann Bell Ann Bell ...
Valda Embiricos
Jan Francis Jan Francis ...
Jo Beswick
Peter Barkworth Peter Barkworth ...
Nick Embiricos
Edward Woodward ...
Josh Gifford
Ben Johnson ...
Burly Cocks
Kirstie Alley ...
Barbara
Alison Steadman Alison Steadman ...
Mary Hussey
Jonathan Newth Jonathan Newth ...
Ceri Jackson Ceri Jackson ...
1st Nurse
Francesca Brill Francesca Brill ...
2nd Nurse
Andrew Wilde Andrew Wilde ...
Graham
Judy Parfitt Judy Parfitt ...
Dr. Merrow
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Storyline

The true story of Bob Champion, a British steeple chase jockey who, in the late 1970s, was diagnosed with cancer. Rather than succumb to the disease, however, Bob stages a miraculous recovery and goes on to win the 1981 Grand National steeple chase on the horse Aldaniti. Written by Jonathan Broxton <j.w.broxton@sheffield.ac.uk>  

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Horse | One Word Title | Horse Racing | Based On Book | Independent Film

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance | Sport

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Bajnokok See more »

Filming Locations:

England, UK See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$54,262 (USA) (22 April 1984) (39 Screens)

Gross:

$174,445 (USA) (29 April 1984)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Archerwest, Ladbroke, United British Artists (UBA) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Trivia

First cinema film of Alison Steadman. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the big race, the leading horse is shown to unseat its rider at the third fence (jockey with pink and black spots) A few minutes later, the same horse and jockey combination are back up with the pace. See more »

Soundtracks

"Sometimes"
Music by Carl Davis
Lyric by Norman Newell
Sung by Elaine Paige
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