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 ...
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1 win & 1 nomination.
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| John Hurt | ... | Bob Champion | |
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Gregory Jones | ... | Peter |
| Mick Dillon | ... | Snowy | |
| Ann Bell | ... | Valda Embiricos | |
| Jan Francis | ... | Jo Beswick | |
| Peter Barkworth | ... | Nick Embiricos | |
| Edward Woodward | ... | Josh Gifford | |
| Ben Johnson | ... | Burly Cocks | |
| Kirstie Alley | ... | Barbara | |
| Alison Steadman | ... | Mary Hussey | |
| Jonathan Newth | ... | Mr. Griffith Jones | |
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Ceri Jackson | ... | 1st Nurse |
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Francesca Brill | ... | 2nd Nurse |
| Andrew Wilde | ... | Graham | |
| Judy Parfitt | ... | Dr. Merrow | |
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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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Music by Carl Davis
Lyric by Norman Newell
Sung by Elaine Paige
(Deleted from general release print)
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Aldaniti, the horse, on which Bob Champion won the Grand National, portrayed himself in the movie. See more »Goofs
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 »Alternate Versions
ABC edited 20 minutes from this film for its 1987 network television premiere. See more »Soundtracks
SometimesMusic by Carl Davis
Lyric by Norman Newell
Sung by Elaine Paige
(Deleted from general release print)
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Country:
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20 April 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$54,262, 22 April 1984Gross USA:
$200,498Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$200,498Company Credits
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Whilst this film sticks mostly to the 'disease of the week' formulae of American TV-movies, it does contain, for me, one of the most moving scenes in cinema history. Check out the scene at the children's ward and make sure you have a box of tissues handy.