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Synopsis
Based on a true story, Chariots of Fire is the internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning drama of two very different men who compete as runners in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a serious Christian Scotsman, believes that he has to succeed as a testament to his undying religious faith. Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), is a Jewish Englishman who wants desperately to be accepted and prove to the world that Jews are not inferior. The film crosscuts between each man's life as he trains for the competition, fueled by these very different desires. As compelling as the racing scenes are, it's really the depth of the two main characters that touches the viewer, as they forcefully drive home the theme that victory attained through devotion, commitment, integrity, and sacrifice is the most admirable feat that one can achieve. (Ian Holm was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor in his role as Abrahams' coach), and this powerful film ended up with four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. ~ Don Kaye, All Movie Guide

Cast

Cheryl Campbell Jennie Liddell
Ian Charleson Eric Liddell
Dennis Christopher Charles Paddock
Ben Cross Harold Abrahams
Brad Davis Jackson Scholz
Peter Egan Duke of Sutherland
Nicholas Farrell Aubrey Montague
Daniel Gerroll Henry Stallard
John Gielgud Master of Trinity
Nigel Havers Lord Andrew Lindsay
Ian Holm Sam
Alice Krige Sybil Gordon
Patrick Magee Lord Cadogan
Robin Pappas Clare
Struan Rodger Sandy
Ruby Wax Bunty
David Yelland Prince of Wales
Lindsay Anderson Master of Caius

Production Crew

Roger Hall Art Director
David Watkin Cinematographer
Vangelis Composer (Music Score)
Louise Frogley Costume Designer
Milena Canonero Costume Designer
Hugh Hudson Director
Terry Rawlings Editor
Dodi Fayed Executive Producer
Jonathan Benson First Assistant Director
Matthew Binns First Assistant Director
David Puttnam Producer
Colin Welland Screenwriter
Clive Winter Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1981
Runtime: 123
Country: UK
MPAA Rating: PG
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
20th Century Fox
Allied Stars
Enigma Productions

Awards
1981 - Best Film - British Academy Awards
1981 - Best Film - New York Film Critics Circle
1981 - Best Foreign Film - Golden Globe
1981 - Best Picture - Academy
1981 - Best Picture - National Board of Review
1981 - Best Picture - Academy
1981 - Best Picture - British Academy of Film and Television
1981 - Best Picture - Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie
1981 - Best Foreign Film - Hollywood Foreign Press Association