When British jocky Bob Champion is struck down with cancer in the prime of his career his desire to live is determined by a single promise; on successful recovery he will ride jump prospect Aldaniti in the 1981 Grand National... John Hurt gives a truly stunning performance as Bob Champion in this true story of courage dedication and the strength of the human spirit.
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. When British jocky Bob Champion is struck down with cancer in the prime of his career, his desire to live is determined by a single promise; on successful recovery he will ride jump prospect Aldaniti in the 1981 Grand National... John Hurt gives a truly stunning performance as Bob Champion in this true story of courage, dedication and the strength of the human spirit. Actors John Hurt, Gregory Jones, Jan Francis, Edward Woodward, Ben Johnson, Kirstie Alley, Alison Steadman & Judy Parfitt Director John Irvin Certificate 12 years and over Year 1984 Languages English Duration 1 hour and 42 minutes (approx)
The true story of racing jockey Bob Champion (played here by John Hurt), who discovered he had cancer while at the height of his career. He began an intensive course of chemo-therapy, and clawed his way back to health to win the Grand National. What makes this story all the more remarkable is the fact that Champion's horse Aldaniti was simultaneously recovering from an injury so serious that at one point it was thought the horse would never race again.
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