Champions(1984)
Another kind of man would have given up. Another woman would have let him.
Champions Synopsis
The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National
Champions (1984) is a drama and romance film directed by John Irvin, released on April 20, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars John Hurt, Jan Francis, Edward Woodward and Ben Johnson. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- John Irvin
- Writers:
- Jonathan Powell, Evan Jones, Bob Champion
- Producers:
- Peter Shaw
- Cinematographer:
- Ronnie Taylor
- Production:
- Ladbroke, United British Artists (UBA), Archerwest
- Status:
- Released
Champions Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Hurt
as Bob Champion
Jan Francis
as Jo Beswick
Edward Woodward
as Josh Gifford
Ben Johnson
as Burly Cocks
Kirstie Alley
as Barbara
Alison Steadman
as Mary Hussey
Judy Parfitt
as Dr. Merrow
- Ann Bell
Ann Bell
as Valda Embiricos
Peter Barkworth
as Nick Embiricos
- Jonathan Newth
Jonathan Newth
as Mr Griffin Jones
Julie Adams
as Emma Hussey
Michael Byrne
as Richard Hussey
Key crew
Directed by John Irvin, written by Jonathan Powell, Evan Jones and Bob Champion, produced by Peter Shaw.
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Champions Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 16 ratings.
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Champions – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Champions online?
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Champions (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Champions?
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The main cast of Champions (1984) includes John Hurt, Jan Francis, Edward Woodward, Ben Johnson and Kirstie Alley. The film was directed by John Irvin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Champions released?
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Champions was released on April 20, 1984 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Champions worth watching?
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Champions (1984) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.