11 Jan 1952
Mikoláš Aleš
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Champions
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
Top Billed Cast
John Hurt Bob Champion
Jan Francis Jo Beswick
Edward Woodward Josh Gifford
Ben Johnson Burly Cocks
Kirstie Alley Barbara
Alison Steadman Mary Hussey
Judy Parfitt Dr. Merrow
Ann Bell Valda Embiricos
Peter Barkworth Nick Embiricos
Jonathan Newth Mr Griffin Jones
Julie Adams Emma Hussey
Michael Byrne Richard Hussey
Antony Carrick Ken
Fiona Victory Helen
Frank Mills Charles
Hubert Rees Bill
Ceri Jackson 1st Nurse
Francesca Brill 2nd Nurse
Andrew Wilde Graham
Andrew Fell Doctor
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