- Champions (1983 film)
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Champions 
Theatrical release posterDirected by John Irvin Produced by Peter Shaw Written by Evan Jones Starring John Hurt
Edward Woodward
Jan Francis
Ben Johnson
Alison Steadman
Kirstie Alley
AldanitiMusic by Carl Davis Cinematography Ronnie Taylor Editing by Peter Honess Distributed by Embassy Pictures Corporation Release date(s) 20 April 1983 Running time 106 minutes Country United Kingdom Language English Champions is a 1983 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.
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 steeple chase on his horse Aldaniti.
Contents
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
- Aldaniti as Himself
Awards
In 1984, John Irvin was nominated for a Golden Bear Award at the 34th Berlin International Film Festival.[1]
In 1985, John Hurt received an award at the Evening Standard British Film Awards for his role in the film.
References
- ^ "Berlinale: 1984 Programme". berlinale.de. http://www.berlinale.de/en/archiv/jahresarchive/1984/02_programm_1984/02_Programm_1984.html. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
External links
- Champions at the Internet Movie Database
- Champions - Behind The Scenes at Gloucestershire On Screen
Films directed by John Irvin 1980s The Dogs of War (1980) · Ghost Story (1981) · Champions (1984) · Turtle Diary (1985) · Raw Deal (1986) · Hamburger Hill (1987) · Next of Kin (1989)1990s Eminent Domain (1990) · Robin Hood (1991) · Widows' Peak (1994) · Freefall (1994) · A Month by the Lake (1995) · Crazy Horse (1996) · City of Industry (1997) · When Trumpets Fade (1998) · Noah's Ark (1999)2000s Shiner (2000) · The Fourth Angel (2001) · The Boys from County Clare (2003) · Dot.Kill (2005) · The Fine Art of Love: Mine Ha-Ha (2005) · The Moon and the Stars (2007) · The Garden of Eden (2008)Categories:- 1983 films
- British films
- English-language films
- 1980s drama films
- Films directed by John Irvin
- 1980s British film stubs
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