Champions (1984 film) Quotes

Champions (1984 film) is a TV show that appeared on TV in 1970 . Champions ended in 1970.

It features Peter Shaw (producer) as producer, Carl Davis in charge of musical score, and Ronnie Taylor as head of cinematography.

Champions (1984 film) is recorded in English and originally aired in United Kingdom. Each episode of Champions (1984 film) is 106 minutes long. Champions (1984 film) is distributed by Embassy Pictures.

The cast includes: John Hurt as Bob Champion, Edward Woodward as Josh Gifford, Jan Francis as Jo Beswick, Alison Steadman as Mary Hussey, Kirstie Alley as Barbara, Ben Johnson as Burly Cocks, and John Hurt as Mrs. Champion.

Champions (1984 film) Quotes

John Hurt as Bob Champion

• (Bill) "You're a lucky man."
• (John Hurt) "So they said."

• (Richard Hussey) "He offered you a ride, didn't he?"
• (John Hurt) "Thornton, Tuesday week."
• (John Hurt) "Well it's nice to be remembered."

• (John Hurt) "There are different sorts of courage. Fighting is the lion's courage, but running is the courage of a horse. Running and jumping. A horse will do anything for you, if he's genuine and he loves you."

• (John Hurt) "He'll jump anything you point him at, and he'll gallop forever."

• (John Hurt) "You can't blame me, Governor, the horse isn't right --"
• (Edward Woodward) "The horse isn't right. There we go again. The vet says there's nothing wrong with him."
• (John Hurt) "The vet didn't ride him --"
• (Edward Woodward) "The vet could have bloody won on him. It doesn't look like you're going to make a comeback riding one of my horses, does it?"

• (John Hurt) "Maybe I'll get lucky and get killed on the race course."

Alison Steadman as Mary Hussey

• (Richard Hussey) "What does he think he's doing?"
• (Alison Steadman) "He's mad."

• (Alison Steadman) "You're mad, Bob. Stark staring mad."

• (Alison Steadman) "Oh Bob. You're cured, so it's time to face the facts. Riding again was a dream. It helped you through your illness."
• (John Hurt) "Don't waste your breath."
• (Alison Steadman) "The doctor told you your lungs are permanently damaged. You're as weak as a kitten. You've no feeling in your hands or feet. Bob, you can't ride a bicycle."
• (John Hurt) "Yes, it will take a little time --"
• (John Hurt) "Sick or not, you're gonna have to face this sooner or later. What are you gonna do with the rest of your life? You can't be a jockey forever."

Edward Woodward as Josh Gifford

• (Edward Woodward) "Whatever happens, however long it takes, you're my first jockey, and your job will stay open. That's a promise."

Jan Francis as Jo Beswick

• (Jan Francis) "Bob, there's always a chance."
• (John Hurt) "No, Jo, he's finished. And so am I."

Ben Johnson as Burly Cocks

• (Ben Johnson) "Over there you guys get peanuts for getting your neck broke. I say quit while you're ahead."

Kirstie Alley as Barbara

• (Kirstie Alley) "I spend all my time fending off guys like you."
• (John Hurt) "I'm glad you made an exception."

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