Champions 40 years old

Champions

The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National

Credits

Champions Cast

Name Character
John Hurt He was 44, 77 years old when he died as Bob Champion
Julie Adams She was 57, 92 years old when she died as Emma Hussey
Edward Woodward He was 53, 79 years old when he died as Josh Gifford
Kirstie Alley She was 33, now 73 years old as Barbara
Ben Johnson He was 65, 77 years old when he died as Burly Cocks
Michael Byrne He was 40, now 80 years old as Richard Hussey
Frank Mills He was 93, 82 years old when he died as Charles
Alison Steadman She was 37, now 77 years old as Mary Hussey
Carolyn Pickles She was 32, now 72 years old as Sally
Ann Bell She was 43, now 83 years old as Valda Embiricos
Judy Parfitt She was 48, now 88 years old as Dr. Merrow
Fiona Victory She was 32, now 72 years old as Helen
Ceri Jackson as 1st Nurse
Peter Barkworth He was 55, 77 years old when he died as Nick Embiricos
Edwin Richfield He was 62, 68 years old when he died as Ashton
Andrew Wilde He was 19, now 59 years old as Graham
Antony Carrick as Ken

Champions Crew

Name Department
Champions poster
Champions (40 years)

  • Release day: Friday, April 20, 1984
  • Runtime: 106 minutes