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Champions (1984)

Poster for Champions

Another kind of man would have given up. Another woman would have let him.

The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National

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Cast & Crew

Director
John Irvin
  • Profile picture of John Hurt
    Bob Champion John Hurt
  • Profile picture of Jan Francis
    Jo Beswick Jan Francis
  • Profile picture of Edward Woodward
    Josh Gifford Edward Woodward
  • Profile picture of Ben Johnson
    Burly Cocks Ben Johnson
  • Profile picture of Kirstie Alley
    Barbara Kirstie Alley
  • Profile picture of Alison Steadman
    Mary Hussey Alison Steadman
  • Profile picture of Judy Parfitt
    Dr. Merrow Judy Parfitt
  • Profile picture of Ann Bell
    Valda Embiricos Ann Bell

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Keywords

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  • cancer
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  • grand national
  • steeplechase race
  • chemotherapy