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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20 April 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$54,262, 22 April 1984, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$54,262, 29 April 1984Company Credits
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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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Apart from Bob Champion, two other Grand National winning jockeys are also featured in the film, John Buckingham who won in 1967 on Foinavon, and John Burke, who won in 1976 on Rag Trade. See more »Goofs
During the race, a riderless, grey horse with the number 45 is seen amongst the runners. No grey horse ran in the 1981 Grand National. See more »Soundtracks
SometimesMusic by Carl Davis
Lyric by Norman Newell
Sung by Elaine Paige
(Deleted from general release print)
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Comparing it to "Rocky" is demeaning the movie and insulting the hero ,because it's based on a true story.Directing is just okay and rises to the occasion only for the final race,but John Hurt's performance is just perfect and the reason for which you should watch it.It's also a message of hope for people suffering from cancer.