Champions
“Another kind of man would have given up. Another woman would have let him.”
Synopsis
The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National
Top Cast
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John Hurt
Bob Champion
Jan Francis
Jo Beswick
Edward Woodward
Josh Gifford
Ben Johnson
Burly Cocks
Kirstie Alley
Barbara
Alison Steadman
Mary Hussey
Judy Parfitt
Dr. Merrow
Ann Bell
Valda Embiricos
Peter Barkworth
Nick Embiricos
Jonathan Newth
Mr Griffin Jones
Julie Adams
Emma Hussey
Michael Byrne
Richard Hussey
Antony Carrick
Ken
Fiona Victory
Helen
Frank Mills
Charles
Hubert Rees
Bill
Ceri Jackson
1st Nurse
Francesca Brill
2nd Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 20, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Irvin
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Jones
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Champions
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Ladbroke, United British Artists (UBA), Archerwest
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Irvin
Evan Jones, Jonathan Powell, Bob Champion
Carl Davis
Ronnie Taylor
Peter Honess
Peter Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
John Irvin
Director
Richard Graydon
Stunt Coordinator
Evan Jones
Screenplay
Ronnie Taylor
Director of Photography
Peter Honess
Editor
Peter Shaw
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Champions
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What is Champions about?
The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National
Who directed Champions?
Champions was directed by John Irvin.
Who stars in Champions?
The principal cast of Champions includes John Hurt, Jan Francis, Edward Woodward, Ben Johnson, Kirstie Alley.
When was Champions released and how long is it?
Champions was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Champions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Champions was composed by Carl Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Champions?
Champions holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).