Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire is a 1981 award-winning film that is based on the true story of two British athletes who competed in the 1924 Paris Olympics.
Fast Facts
- Release date: October 9, 1981
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Hugh Hudson
- Screenwriter: Colin Welland
- Producer: David Puttnam
- Distributor: 20th Century Fox
- MPAA rating: PG
- Run time: 121 min
- Music by: Vangelis
Awards
- Best Picture, The Academy Awards1
- Best Picture, BAFTA1
Plot Summary
Harold Abrahams, played by Ben Cross, experienced anti-semitism, while Eric Liddell, played by Ian Charleston, refused to run his qualifying heat on a Sunday. The movie explores each man's struggles, while comparing and contrasting their experiences and beliefs.
Cast
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Ben Cross | Ian Charleson | Nigel Havers | Cheryl Campbell | Alice Krige | Hugh Hudson | Colin Wellande | David Puttnam | Eric Liddell | Harold Abrahams | 1924 Olympics
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