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Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British historical sports drama film directed by Hugh Hudson, written by Colin Welland and produced by David Puttnam.It is based on the true story of two British athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice.
- $5.5 million (£3 million) or £4,032,859
- Vangelis
- 30 March 1981 (London)
- David Puttnam
Apr 9, 1982 · Based on a true story, the film follows two British runners, one Jewish and one Christian, who compete in the 1924 Olympics. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
- (64K)
- Hugh Hudson
- PG
- Biography, Drama, Sport
A movie based on the true story of two British athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics in Paris. One is a Jewish runner who faces anti-Semitism and class prejudice, and the other is a Christian runner who refuses to run on Sunday.
May 13, 2024 · Chariots of Fire, British dramatic film, released in 1981, that tells the true story of two British runners who brought glory to their country in the Olympic Games of 1924 in Paris. The film won both the BAFTA Award and the Academy Award for best picture and also garnered the Golden Globe Award for best foreign movie. Nigel Havers (foreground ...
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A British film about two outsider runners who compete in the 1924 Paris Olympics and challenge the class system. Roger Ebert praises the film's photography, music, and nostalgia for a time of glory and dignity.
Chariots Of Fire. During the 1924 Olympics, a Scotsman is determined to prove the superiority of his Christian faith while is teammate is driven to show that Jews are not inferior. The two competitors form a bond that shows how much they have in common. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started ...
