Danny the Champion of the World (1989)
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.
Director: Gavin Millar
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: July 28, 1989
Cast
- Jeremy Irons - William Smith
- Robbie Coltrane - Victor Hazell
- Samuel Irons - Danny
- Cyril Cusack - Doc Spencer
- Michael Hordern - Lord Claybury
- Lionel Jeffries - Mr. Snoddy
- Jean Marsh - Miss Hunter
- Jimmy Nail - Rabbetts
- Ronald Pickup - Captain Lancaster
- John Woodvine - Tallon
Screenplay
- Roald Dahl (Novel)
- John Goldsmith (Screenplay)
Music: Stanley Myers
Cinematography: Oliver Stapleton
Production: Children's Film Foundation (CFF), Thames Television, Portobello Pictures
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
gypsy, poacher, based on children's book, single father, pheasant, father son relationship
More Films by Director: Gavin Millar
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. 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.
- Who directed Danny the Champion of the World?
- Danny the Champion of the World was directed by Gavin Millar.
- Who stars in Danny the Champion of the World?
- Danny the Champion of the World stars Jeremy Irons, Robbie Coltrane, Samuel Irons, Cyril Cusack, Michael Hordern, Lionel Jeffries.
- How long is Danny the Champion of the World?
- Danny the Champion of the World has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Danny the Champion of the World?
- Danny the Champion of the World is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Danny the Champion of the World produced?
- Danny the Champion of the World was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Danny the Champion of the World?
- The themes of Danny the Champion of the World include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.