
The true story of jockey Bob Champion who overcame cancer to win the 1981 Grand National
Directed by John Irvin, Champions leans on a strong ensemble — John Hurt, Jan Francis, Edward Woodward — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
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The story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup.
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