Plot summary
In the late 1970s Bob Champion rides racehorses over fences in Britain, and Aldaniti is the horse he is riding. He is diagnosed with testicular cancer, and doctors operate to remove the diseased testicle. A course of chemotherapy follows. The film is based on his own true story. Jo Beswick, Josh Gifford, Burly Cocks, Mary Hussey and Barbara are characters in the story.
Cast
- Jonathan Newthas Mr. Griffith Jones
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Champions (1984)
Can contain spoilers, watch the movie first.
- The film is based on the true story of jockey Bob Champion, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1979 and who, after an operation to remove the diseased testicle and chemotherapy, recovered and won the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti.
- In 1984 John Irvin was nominated for the Golden Bear Award at the 34th Berlin International Film Festival, and in 1985 John Hurt won an award at the Evening Standard British Film Awards for his role in the film.
