--- product_id: 10724372 title: "Champions [DVD]" price: "₪66" currency: ILS in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/10724372-champions-dvd store_origin: IL region: Israel --- # Champions [DVD] **Price:** ₪66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Champions [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** ₪66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/10724372-champions-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Just as British jockey Bob Champion is in the middle of a vacation in Kentucky, he finds out he has cancer, and, like others before him, submits to the full, painful treatments of multiple injections and radiation, suffering as much or more from the cure as from the illness. Gaunt and nauseous, Champion also endures realistic meetings with his doctors who hold forth no guarantee of a cure. His eventual remission leads to yet another grueling physical schedule to get him back into shape for the Grand National Steeplechase. Review: For Steeplechase (or just horse) Fans Everywhere - I first saw "Champions" as a theatrical release and then owned it on Beta (yep, one of those!). I had a horrible time finding it on VHS, even on desertcart, and the only DVD versions were European. But finally, it's out on DVD on this side of the pond and it's everything I remember. Fine acting (John Hurt, Edward Woodward, a very young Kirstie Alley) and amazing horse riding and steeplechasing, ending with the most exciting race of all time, the English Grand National, 40 tall, wide, dangerous fences over a four mile course, at a full gallop, of course. No horses may have been hurt in the creation of the film, but I'll bet you can't say that for the riders! The story is a little trite: jockey develops cancer that may kill him and prevents him from riding, his favorite horse comes up lame and may never race again, they both recover at the same time, and well, you know the rest. What's amazing, aside from the racing, is that this is a true story (the horse even plays himself, with full screen credit). Highly recommended for anyone who likes English movies in general, horse racing in particular, and just a genuinely good, but often overlooked, film. Review: CHAMPIONS - GREAT FLICK ABOUT REAL HORSE & JOCKEY!!! - All I can say is that this is probably one of the greatest inspiring stories - about a Thoroughbred and jump jockey who face career-ending - for the jockey, life-threatening - injury and disease: for the horse, a bowed tendon - for the jockey, cancer. Great family movie, great action movie about the Grand National Steeplechase race at Aintree in England. You don't have to know anything about horses to enjoy this movie. It's a wonderful pick-me-up when you're feeling down and things aren't going too well. Watching this movie will jack up your hope, determination, your very will to win, to survive even when the odds look pretty bad. I'm a lifelong horseperson and there's nothing like the outside of a horse for the inside of a human! Makes a wonderful present - whatever the occasion. Gift yourself first and enjoy! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000O5B4D8 | | Actors | Ann Bell, Fran Brill, Julie Adams, Kirstie Alley, Peter Barkworth | | Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #88,357 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #13,860 in Drama DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (499) | | Director | John Irvin | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | MPAA rating | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | Media Format | Color, DVD, Full Screen | | Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.53 inches; 3.2 ounces | | Run time | 1 hour and 54 minutes | | Studio | Lions Gate | | Subtitles: | English, Spanish | ## Product Details - **Format:** Color, DVD, Full Screen - **Genre:** Drama - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 54 minutes ## Images ![Champions [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QnlUah4cL.jpg) ![Champions [DVD] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UrQPoGNnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ For Steeplechase (or just horse) Fans Everywhere *by K***B on December 28, 2007* I first saw "Champions" as a theatrical release and then owned it on Beta (yep, one of those!). I had a horrible time finding it on VHS, even on Amazon, and the only DVD versions were European. But finally, it's out on DVD on this side of the pond and it's everything I remember. Fine acting (John Hurt, Edward Woodward, a very young Kirstie Alley) and amazing horse riding and steeplechasing, ending with the most exciting race of all time, the English Grand National, 40 tall, wide, dangerous fences over a four mile course, at a full gallop, of course. No horses may have been hurt in the creation of the film, but I'll bet you can't say that for the riders! The story is a little trite: jockey develops cancer that may kill him and prevents him from riding, his favorite horse comes up lame and may never race again, they both recover at the same time, and well, you know the rest. What's amazing, aside from the racing, is that this is a true story (the horse even plays himself, with full screen credit). Highly recommended for anyone who likes English movies in general, horse racing in particular, and just a genuinely good, but often overlooked, film. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ CHAMPIONS - GREAT FLICK ABOUT REAL HORSE & JOCKEY!!! *by L***G on December 2, 2018* All I can say is that this is probably one of the greatest inspiring stories - about a Thoroughbred and jump jockey who face career-ending - for the jockey, life-threatening - injury and disease: for the horse, a bowed tendon - for the jockey, cancer. Great family movie, great action movie about the Grand National Steeplechase race at Aintree in England. You don't have to know anything about horses to enjoy this movie. It's a wonderful pick-me-up when you're feeling down and things aren't going too well. Watching this movie will jack up your hope, determination, your very will to win, to survive even when the odds look pretty bad. I'm a lifelong horseperson and there's nothing like the outside of a horse for the inside of a human! Makes a wonderful present - whatever the occasion. Gift yourself first and enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly Great Movie *by S***A on June 22, 2008* "Champions" came on one night when I was very ill on chemotherapy in 1984. The story of Bob Champion and the magnificent Aldaniti became one of my favorites forever. I sent away for the VHS tape and when it came, I watched it over and over for it gave me hope and as you can see, I am still here. John Hurt, one of the finest actors of his time, is absolutely wonderful as Bob. Nobody else could have played the part with such realism and depth and if you plan to see this movie, you may as well prepare yourself. You will see the results of cancer treatments in all their grim reality; depressing, lonely, painful and hard. You will also find yourself cheering on the two heroes of this great true tale. Your heart will pound out of your chest to see the the Grand National steeplechase action, you just won't believe the scenes! If you only watch it because you love horses, you will still love this movie. I also highly recommend "Champions" as an uplifting gift. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/10724372-champions-dvd](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/10724372-champions-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Israel* *Store origin: IL* *Last updated: 2026-05-29*