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“Chariots of Fire” is one of the best films of recent years, a memory of a time when men still believed you could win a race if only you wanted to badly enough.
Set in England after World War I, Chariots of Fire is based on the true-life story of two elite British athletes pursuing Olympic gold in 1924. Dark-haired and handsome, Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), the son of a wealthy Jewish immigrant, attends Cambridge University while adding to his growing list of achievements on the track.
- Hugh Hudson
Hugh Hudson's Chariots of Fire is a masterpiece -- the finest film on sports ever made... The film celebrates the seemingly infinite limits of the human spirit when inflamed with a holy zeal.
Chariots of Fire is a 1981 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 ...
Brilliant true story of 1924 Olympic footrace. Read Common Sense Media's Chariots of Fire review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers
- Hugh Hudson
- Warner Bros.
Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British historical drama directed by Hugh Hudson. The film follows two athletes, Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, as they train and compete in the 1924 Paris Olympics. It explores themes of faith, ambition, and perseverance, set against the backdrop of post-World War I Britain.
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Chariots of Fire retells the true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, two men driven by a need to run. Both exhibit unbelievable speed, train religiously and share a passion to compete in the 1924 Olympics. But there’s a deeper issue.