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     • Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British historical drama movie. It is based on the true story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams.
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   What is Chariots of fire based on?

   • The real-life story of the two Olympic champions propelled by a higher purpose inspired the 1981 Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire. Born in China to Scottish missionaries, Liddell attended British prep schools and spent years without seeing his parents. The shy, pious student excelled on the track despite his unorthodox running style.

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   When did Chariots of fire come out?

   • Accessed 20 October 2024. Chariots of Fire, British film (1981) that tells the story of two British runners who won gold in the 1924 Olympics.

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   Who are the actors in Chariots of fire?

   • Chariots of Fire: Directed by Hugh Hudson. With Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers, Ian Charleson, Ben Cross. Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, are driven to win in the 1924 Olympics as they wrestle with issues of pride and conscience.

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   Is Chariots of fire a good movie?

   • The site's consensus reads: "Decidedly slower and less limber than the Olympic runners at the center of its story, Chariots of Firenevertheless manages to make effectively stirring use of its spiritual and patriotic themes." On Metacritic, the film has a score of 78 out of 100 based on 19 critics' reviews.

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   What was the Christian Sabbath in Chariots of fire?

   • The Christian Sabbath was the Lord's Day and there was nothing in this world that could persuade him to run. In the 1981 film Chariots of Fire, Liddell only learns the 100m heats will be held on a Sunday while boarding the boat to France. In reality, the schedule was known several months in advance.

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   Why is the movie 'Bring me my Chariot of fire' called 'Jerusalem'?

   • The film's title was inspired by the line "Bring me my Chariot of fire!" from the William Blakepoem adapted into the British hymn and unofficial English anthem "Jerusalem"; the hymn is heard at the end of the film. The original phrase "chariot(s) of fire" is from 2 Kings2:11and 6:17in the Bible. Plot [edit]

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   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 ...

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   Sep 26, 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.

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   Jan 8, 2024 · The movie Chariots of Fire, released in 1981 and directed by Hugh Hudson, is loosely based on true events and tells the story of two British athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics. While the film takes creative liberties, it is inspired by the lives of real individuals and events.

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   Synopsis. The movie is based on the true story of two British athletes competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Englishman Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), who is Jewish, overcomes anti-Semitism and class prejudice in order to compete against the "Flying Scotsman", Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), in the 100 metre race.

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    Chariots of Fire: Directed by Hugh Hudson. With Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers, Ian Charleson, Ben Cross. Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, are driven to win in the 1924 Olympics as they wrestle with issues of pride and conscience.