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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
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
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Chariots of Fire (1981)
Director: Hugh Hudson
Theatrical running time: 124 mins.
Jan says, "Wonder how well these guys would have fared today in
Beijing's pollution?"
Director: Hugh Hudson
Theatrical running time: 124 mins.
Jan says, "Wonder how well these guys would have fared today in
Beijing's pollution?"