Champions

Nan
1h 46m
1984
6.6 /10 (15)

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

Overview

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

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English
Released Date: 1984-04-20

Top Billed Cast

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

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