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Chariots of Fire (1982)

Movie"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."
Audience Score
68
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PG 2 hr 3 minApr 2nd, 1982Drama, History
In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart in his single-minded quest.
StarringBen CrossIan CharlesonCheryl Campbell
DirectorHugh Hudson
WriterColin Welland

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:April 2nd, 1982
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 1st, 2005 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$5,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$58,972,904 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Dodi Fayed, Jake Eberts
Production Companies:Enigma Productions, Allied Stars, 20th Century Fox
Movie Tags:
sportsbased on true storydramaticscotlandolympic gamesmayorambitionpatriotismunderdogpowerful