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Chariots of Fire (1981)
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The story of two British track athletes, one a determined Jew, and the other a devout Christian who compete in the 1924 Olympics. Director:Hugh Hudson |
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Cast
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| Nicholas Farrell | ... | ||
| Nigel Havers | ... |
Lord Andrew Lindsay
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Ian Charleson | ... | |
| Ben Cross | ... | ||
| Daniel Gerroll | ... |
Henry Stallard
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| Ian Holm | ... | ||
| John Gielgud | ... |
Master of Trinity
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Lindsay Anderson | ... |
Master of Caius
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| Nigel Davenport | ... | ||
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Cheryl Campbell | ... |
Jennie Liddell
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| Alice Krige | ... | ||
| Dennis Christopher | ... | ||
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Brad Davis | ... | |
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Patrick Magee | ... |
Lord Cadogan
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Peter Egan | ... |
Duke of Sutherland
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Storyline
The true story of two British track athletes competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics. One is a devout Scottish missionary who runs for God, the other is a Jewish student at Cambridge who runs for fame and to escape prejudice. Written by Ray Hamel <hamel@primate.wisc.edu>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
This is the story of two men who run...not to run...but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals...Except their honor. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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Carros de fuego See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,500,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$68,907 (USA) (27 September 1981) (3 Screens)Gross:
$58,972,904 (USA)Company Credits
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Lord Andrew Lindsay: Let us praise famous men and our fathers that begat us. All these men were honoured in their generations and were a glory in their days. We are here today to give thanks for the life of Harold Abrahams. To honour the legend. Now there are just two of us - young Aubrey Montague and myself - who can close our eyes and remember those few young men with hope in our hearts and wings on our heels.
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The real Eric Liddell found out about the 100 meter heat being held on a Sunday several months in advance of the Paris games. The British Olympic team was then able to adjust and fit him into the 400 meter race instead. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: Before the 400 m race, the crowd can be heard chanting "U-S-A!" This chant did not appear until the late 1970s, and was not popularized until the 1980 Summer Olympics. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Lord Andrew Lindsay: Let us praise famous men and our fathers that begat us. All these men were honoured in their generations and were a glory in their days. We are here today to give thanks for the life of Harold Abrahams. To honour the legend. Now there are just two of us - young Aubrey Montague and myself - who can close our eyes and remember those few young men with hope in our hearts and wings on our heels.
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