Danny, the Champion of the World

Based On the book by Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl's Danny, the Champion of the World, or simply Danny, the Champion of the World, is a 1989 comedy drama television film directed by Gavin Millar from a screenplay by John Goldsmith, based on the 1975 novel Danny, the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl. The film was produced by Portobello Productions, in association with Thames Television, The Disney Channel, Wonderworks, British Screen and the Children's Film and Television Foundation. The film stars Jeremy Irons as William Smith, with his son, Samuel, in the title role of Danny Smith, of which the father and son conspire to thwart a local businessman's plans to buy their land by poaching his game pheasants. It was filmed on location in Oxfordshire, with Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames, being a prominent feature in the film.

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Release date:

1989

Director:

Gavin Millar

Cast:

Jeremy Irons, Samuel Irons, Robbie Coltrane, Cyril Cusack, Jimmy Nail

Genre:

Children's

Country:

United States, United Kingdom

Language:

English

Year page:

1989 in adaptations