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A British steeple chase jockey who, in the late 1970s, was diagnosed with cancer. Rather than succumb to the disease, however, Bob stages a miraculous recovery and goes on to win the 1981 Grand National steeplechase on the horse Aldaniti.

The true story of Bob Champion, a British steeple chase jockey who, in the late 1970s, was diagnosed with cancer. Rather than succumb to the disease, however, Bob stages a miraculous recovery and goes on to win the 1981 Grand National steeplechase on the horse Aldaniti.—Jonathan Broxton <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • cancer
  • horse movie
  • steeplechase
  • horse sport
  • cancer recovery
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
  • Biography
  • Sport
Release date Apr 19, 1984
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Language English
Filming locations England, UK
Production companies United British Artists (UBA) Archerwest Ladbroke

Box office

Gross US & Canada $200498
Opening weekend US & Canada $54262
Gross worldwide $200498

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 46m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

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