Danny the Champion of the World(1989)
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.
Danny the Champion of the World (1989) is a drama, tv movie and family film directed by Gavin Millar, released on July 28, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Samuel Irons, Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane and Cyril Cusack. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Gavin Millar
- Writers:
- Roald Dahl, John Goldsmith
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver Stapleton
- Composer:
- Stanley Myers
- Production:
- Children's Film Foundation (CFF), Thames Television, Portobello Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Danny the Champion of the World Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Samuel Irons
Samuel Irons
as Danny
Jeremy Irons
as William Smith
Robbie Coltrane
as Victor Hazell
Cyril Cusack
as Doc Spencer
Michael Hordern
as Lord Claybury
Lionel Jeffries
as Mr. Snoddy
Jean Marsh
as Miss Hunter
Jimmy Nail
as Rabbetts
Ronald Pickup
as Captain Lancaster
John Woodvine
as Tallon
William Armstrong
as Spinger
- Ceri Jackson
Ceri Jackson
as Mrs Clipstone
Key crew
Directed by Gavin Millar, written by Roald Dahl and John Goldsmith.
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Danny the Champion of the World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 25 ratings.
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Danny the Champion of the World – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Danny the Champion of the World?
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The main cast of Danny the Champion of the World (1989) includes Samuel Irons, Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane, Cyril Cusack and Michael Hordern. The film was directed by Gavin Millar. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Danny the Champion of the World released?
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Danny the Champion of the World was released on July 28, 1989 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Danny the Champion of the World worth watching?
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Danny the Champion of the World (1989) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.