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anderskorsgaard
Anders Korsgaard Pedersen
rated 6

Brilliant score by Vangelis! Beside a beautiful periode drama that's about. Crappy script, crappy acting, crappy premis; rich white boys that just need to win. Just because

2 years ago
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Cast & Crew

Hugh Hudson
Director
Stephen Fry
As Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited)
Kenneth Branagh
As Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited)
Michael Lonsdale
As Garth Jones (scenes deleted)
John Gielgud
As Master of Trinity
Ian Holm
As Sam Mussabini
Patrick Doyle
As Jimmie
Alice Krige
As Sybil Gordon

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What is Chariots of Fire about? Toggle content

The movie "Chariots of Fire" tells the story of two British athletes, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, who compete in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Abrahams, a Jew, faces discrimination and prejudice in his quest for gold, while Liddell, a devout Christian, sees running as a way to glorify God. The film follows their journey as they train and prepare for the Olympics, while also navigating their personal beliefs and convictions. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters that include fellow athletes, coaches, and family members. The movie won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

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You can stream Chariots of Fire on: Disney+ Apple TV Amazon Store Rakuten TV Sky Store

What movies are similar to Chariots of Fire? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Chariots of Fire include The Killing Fields, The Elephant Man, Out of Africa, All the President's Men, Gandhi, The Color Purple.

When was Chariots of Fire released in theaters? Toggle content

Chariots of Fire was released in theaters on July 24, 1981.