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Champions is a 1983 film based on the true story of jockey Bob Champion. It is directed by John Irvin, written by Evan Jones, and stars John Hurt, Edward Woodward and Jan Francis.
The film is based on the true story of Bob Champion (portrayed by John Hurt), who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1979. After treatment with an operation to remove the diseased testicle and chemotherapy, Champion recovered and went on to win the 1981 Grand National steeple chase on his horse Aldaniti.
In 1984, John Irvin was nominated for a Golden Bear Award at the 34th Berlin International Film Festival.
In 1985, John Hurt won an award at the Evening Standard British Film Awards for his role in the film.
Number 61 from the channel 4 show 100 Greatest Sporting Moments,English jump jockey Bob Champion made headlines in 1981 when he recovered from testicular cancer to reach the pinnacle of his sport. Champion had been diagnosed with the disease in 1979 but he bounced back two years later when he rode Aldaniti - who had also recovered from a career-threatening injury - to Grand National success. Champion then went onto further success in the Hennessey Cognac Gold Cup and the Whitbread Trial Chase, was made an MBE and saw his story committed to celluloid in the film Champion, which starred John Hurt and Aldaniti himself.
For Katiehorseeventers comp, we had to make a trailer of a horse film. I chose one you may not of heard of called Champions is recreates the real story of jockey Bob Champion overcoming cancer, and his horse aldaniti overcoming a breakdown. And then they won the Grand National =D So hope you enjoy this trailer as I enjoyed making it and I really appreciate any comments and ratings =D AND NEARLY 200 SUBSCRIBERS :O Thanks alot guys, results up tomorrow for my comp just waiting for one more entry which is on it's way =D xxx HONOURS =D #31 - Top Favourited (Today) - Pets & Animals #17 - Most Discussed (Today) - Pets & Animals #86 - Most Discussed (Today) - Pets & Animals - Global #94 - Most Viewed (Today) - Pets & Animals - New Zealand #22 - Top Favourited (Today) - Pets & Animal...
A British sports film about the Grand National, and one of its biggest success stories. "Matt's Blues" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
http://www.barryskelly.co.uk http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Champions_%281983_film%29 Hi there! This is a quick video of the trailer for the John Hurt film "Champions", which was about Bob Champion and his horse, Aldaniti. Hope you like it! Sorry about the quality.
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Here's a trip round aintree raceourse,We take alook at each of the famous fences from the worlds greatest steeplechase the Grand National,Following the fences there's several photos of some of the recent winners from the last 20 years or so,I hope you enjoy this video and it brings back many happy memories,This can be made into a high quality dvd upon request,Thank for taking the time out to read this and watch my video,please subsccribe,butlerscabin2008
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George Orwell's novel of a totalitarian future society in which a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love. After The Atomic War the world is divided into three states. London is the capital of Oceania, ruled by a party who has total control over all its citizens. Winston Smith is one of the bureaucrats, rewriting history in one of the departments. One day he commits the crime of falling in love with Julia. They try to escape Big Brother's listening and viewing devices, but, of course, nobody can really escape... Released on Directed by: Michael Radford Starring: John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack, Peter Frye
We are the winners in the competition
we come first and you come second
stopped all the talk and did the action
coming with the force to rule the function
we got to show them that we are the ones
who got the crown and are second to none
We are the winners inna dis ya session
Conquering victor born Champion
We come to tear up the place with style
Yer we come to turn up the heat get wild
We are the champions wow wow wow
We are the champions wow wow wow wow wow
We are the champions wow wow wow
We are the champions heavyweight champion
(chorus)
We rules the ring we are the heavy weight don
No pussy test or dem feel the action
We got to show them that we are the one's
We got the belt bring on the titans
Who got the trophy and we run the land
Don't try to take it or well tear of you hand
No time for losers in a dis profession
Conquering victor born Champion
We come to tear up the place with style
Yer we come to turn up the heat get wild
Chorus
Middle 8
We come to tear up the place with style
Yer we come to turn up the heat get wild
Chorus to end