Danny the Champion of the World
Synopsis
Somewhere in England, in the Autumn of 1955, a widowed father and his son live an idyllic life together. Only their gas station happens to sit on a piece of land that a local developer wants to buy. And when he won't take no for an answer, and sets government inspectors and social works onto Danny and his father, Danny and his father decide to get even with Hazell and his pheasant- shooting friends in a manner in keeping with their own family tradition.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Samuel Irons
Danny
Jeremy Irons
William Smith
Robbie Coltrane
Victor Hazell
Cyril Cusack
Doc Spencer
Michael Hordern
Lord Claybury
Lionel Jeffries
Mr. Snoddy
Jean Marsh
Miss Hunter
Jimmy Nail
Rabbetts
Ronald Pickup
Captain Lancaster
John Woodvine
Tallon
William Armstrong
Spinger
Ceri Jackson
Mrs Clipstone
James Walker
Vicar
Phil Nice
Postman
Anthony Collin
Wheeler
John Grillo
Mr Parker
Jonathan Adams
Samways
Andrew MacLachlan
The Duke
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gavin Millar
- Screenplay & Story
- John Goldsmith
- Original Score
- Stanley Myers
- Original Title
- Danny the Champion of the World
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF), Thames Television, Portobello Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gavin Millar
John Goldsmith, Roald Dahl
Stanley Myers
Oliver Stapleton
Department Leadership Roster
Gavin Millar
Director
Oliver Stapleton
Director of Photography
Stanley Myers
Original Music Composer
John Goldsmith
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Danny the Champion of the World
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What is Danny the Champion of the World about?
Somewhere in England, in the Autumn of 1955, a widowed father and his son live an idyllic life together. Only their gas station happens to sit on a piece of land that a local developer wants to buy. And when he won't take no for an answer, and sets government inspectors and social works onto Danny and his father, Danny and his father decide to get even with Hazell and his pheasant- shooting friends in a manner in keeping with their own family tradition.
Who directed Danny the Champion of the World?
Danny the Champion of the World was directed by Gavin Millar.
Who stars in Danny the Champion of the World?
The principal cast of Danny the Champion of the World includes Samuel Irons, Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane, Cyril Cusack, Michael Hordern.
When was Danny the Champion of the World released and how long is it?
Danny the Champion of the World was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Danny the Champion of the World?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Danny the Champion of the World was composed by Stanley Myers.
Is Danny the Champion of the World based on a book or true story?
Danny the Champion of the World is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Roald Dahl".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Danny the Champion of the World?
Danny the Champion of the World holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).