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   Where did the phrase 'chariot of fire' come from?

   • The original phrase "chariot(s) of fire" is from 2 Kings2:11and 6:17in the Bible. Plot [edit] During a 1978 funeral service in Londonin honour of the life of Harold Abrahams, headed by his former colleague Lord Andrew Lindsay, there is a flashback to when he was young and in a group of athletes running along a beach.

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   Where did the title 'Bring Me my Chariots of fire' come from?

   • The title of the film was inspired by the hymn Jerusalem, written by Sir Hubert Parry in 1916, which includes the words “bring me my chariots of fire” from William Blake’s poetical tribute Milton A Poem (c. 1804-1810). Blake’s words in turn were sourced from the Bible, Kings II, 2:11, “There appeared a chariot of fire and horses of fire.”

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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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   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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   Who wrote in chariots they ran?

   • McLaughlin, John (February 2012). "In Chariots They Ran". Runner's World. Emmaus, Pennsylvania: Rodale. Archived from the originalon 11 January 2014. Ryan, Mark (2012). Running with Fire: The True Story of Chariots of Fire Hero Harold Abrahams(paperback). Robson Press. (Original hardback: JR Books Ltd, 2011.)

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   Why is 'bring me my Chariot of Fire' ranked 19th?

   • It is ranked 19th in the British Film Institute's list of Top 100 British films. 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.

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   Jul 11, 2024 · Scottish athlete Eric Liddell won the 400m gold at the Paris Olympics on 11 July 1924 – but he's just as famous for a race he didn't run. BBC In History looks at the real story behind the ...

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   Aug 5, 2024 · The true story of British track stars Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell winning gold at the 1924 Paris Olympics inspired the Oscar-winning film. By: Christopher Klein.

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   In this episode of Pat's Film Club Pick of the Day, host Pat Kelman celebrates the iconic British film "Chariots of Fire." This Oscar-winning classic, writte...

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   00:00 • Introduction - Understanding "Chariots of Fire": A Journey Through Language and Symbolism00:32 • Origin and Historical Context01:00 • The Phrase in M...

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   Blake’s words in turn were sourced from the Bible, Kings II, 2:11, “There appeared a chariot of fire and horses of fire.” This same chariot transported Elijah into heaven. The phrase also appears in Kings II, 6:17, “The mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire.”

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   In History looks at the real story behind the Chariots of Fire movie myth. The son of Christian missionaries, Eric Liddell was born in China in 1902 and died there 43 years later in a Japanese...

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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 ...