Danny the Champion of the World movie poster

Danny the Champion of the World

July 28, 1989 1h 39m 6.2/10 (23 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Danny the Champion of the World is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Gavin Millar.

Starring Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane, and Samuel Irons

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 28, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (23 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Children's Film Foundation (CFF)
  • Thames Television
  • Portobello Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Danny the Champion of the World about?

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...

Who directed Danny the Champion of the World?

Danny the Champion of the World was directed by Gavin Millar.

How long is Danny the Champion of the World?

Danny the Champion of the World has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Danny the Champion of the World released?

Danny the Champion of the World was released on July 28, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Danny the Champion of the World?

The main cast of Danny the Champion of the World includes Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane, Samuel Irons, Cyril Cusack, Michael Hordern.