Movie Description
Danny the Champion of the World
(1989)Overview
Somewhere in England, in the Autumn of 1955, a widowed father and his son live an idyllic life together. Only their gas station happens to sit on a piece of land that a local developer wants to buy. And when he won't take no for an answer, and sets government inspectors and social works onto Danny and his father, Danny and his father decide to get even with Hazell and his pheasant- shooting friends in a manner in keeping with their own family tradition.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gavin Millar
- Cast : Samuel Irons,Jeremy Irons,Robbie Coltrane,Cyril Cusack,Michael Hordern,Lionel Jeffries,Jean Marsh,Jimmy Nail,Ronald Pickup,John Woodvine,William Armstrong,Ceri Jackson,James Walker,Phil Nice,Anthony Collin,John Grillo,Jonathan Adams,Andrew MacLachlan,Richard Cubison,Jonathan Leigh
Cast
Danny
William Smith
Victor Hazell
Doc Spencer
Lord Claybury
Mr. Snoddy
Miss Hunter
Rabbetts
Captain Lancaster
Tallon
Spinger
Mrs Clipstone
Vicar
Postman
Wheeler
Mr Parker
Samways
The Duke
Inspector
Sidney
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Facts
Original TitleDanny the Champion of the World
Status Released
Release Information
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1989-07-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 39m
Production CompaniesChildren's Film Foundation (CFF),Thames Television,Portobello Pictures
Genres
- Drama
- TV Movie
- Family
