Champions
Another kind of man would have given up. Another woman would have let him.
PG 1984 · 106 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama, Romance
The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National
Directed by John Irvin · Written by Evan Jones
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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 - A Ann Bell Valda Embiricos
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Peter Barkworth Nick Embiricos - J Jonathan Newth Mr Griffin Jones
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Julie Adams Emma Hussey -
Michael Byrne Richard Hussey
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