Movie
Chariots of Fire
1981 · Released · 118 min · United Kingdom, Australia · English, French
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 prejudice. Ian Charleson and Ben Cross star as Liddell and Abrahams respectively, alongside Nigel Havers, Ian Holm, John Gielgud, Lindsay Anderson, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Brad Davis and Dennis Christopher in supporting roles. Kenneth Branagh and Stephen Fry make their debuts in minor roles.
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Also known as
- Deutsch
- Die Stunde des Siegers
- Français
- Les Chariots de feu
- Italiano
- Momenti di gloria
- 日本語
- 炎のランナー
- 한국어
- 불의 전차
- Polski
- Rydwany ognia
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