

Champions
1984-04-20 · 106 min · ★ 6.6
The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National
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- Directors
- John Irvin
- Production companies
- Ladbroke, United British Artists (UBA), Archerwest
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
John HurtBob Champion
Jan FrancisJo Beswick
Edward WoodwardJosh Gifford
Ben JohnsonBurly Cocks
Kirstie AlleyBarbara
Alison SteadmanMary Hussey
Judy ParfittDr. Merrow
Peter BarkworthNick Embiricos
Julie AdamsEmma Hussey
Michael ByrneRichard Hussey
Antony CarrickKen
Fiona VictoryHelen
Frank MillsCharles
Francesca Brill2nd Nurse
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