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Champions (1983 film)

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Director
  
John Irvin

Country
  
United Kingdom

6.6/10
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Duration
  

Language
  
English

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Release date
  
20 April 1983 (1983-04-20)

Writer
  
Bob Champion (book), Jonathan Powell (book), Evan Jones (screenplay)

Champions is a 1984 film based on the true story of jockey Bob Champion. It is directed by John Irvin, written by Evan Jones, and stars John Hurt, Edward Woodward and Jan Francis.

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The film is based on the true story of Bob Champion (portrayed by John Hurt), who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1979. After treatment with an operation to remove the diseased testicle and chemotherapy, Champion recovered and went on to win the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti.

Cast

  • John Hurt as Bob Champion
  • Edward Woodward as Josh Gifford
  • Jan Francis as Jo Beswick
  • Ben Johnson as Burly Cocks
  • Alison Steadman as Mary Hussey
  • Kirstie Alley as Barbara
  • Ann Bell as Valda Embiricos
  • Peter Barkworth as Nick Embiricos
  • Judy Parfitt as Dr. Merrow
  • Aldaniti as Himself

    • Awards

    In 1984, John Irvin was nominated for a Golden Bear Award at the 34th Berlin International Film Festival.

    In 1985, John Hurt won an award at the Evening Standard British Film Awards for his role in the film.

    References

    Champions (1984 film) Wikipedia
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    Champions (1983 film) IMDb Champions (1983 film) themoviedb.org