Champions(1984)
Another kind of man would have given up. Another woman would have let him.
The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National
Movie: Champions
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bob Champion
Jo Beswick
Josh Gifford
Burly Cocks
Barbara
Mary Hussey
Dr. Merrow
Valda Embiricos
Nick Embiricos
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The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National
Release Date
1984-04-20
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6.6
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
Another kind of man would have given up. Another woman would have let him.
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