Chariots of Fire 1981
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SplatIn 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Harold Abrahams
as Eric Liddell
as Jennie Liddell
as Sybil Gordon
as Lord Andrew Lindsay
as Sam Mussabini
as Aubrey Montague
as Henry Stallard
as Master of Trinity
as Master of Caius
Director:
Writer:
Colin Welland
Stars:
Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Nigel Havers, Ian Holm, Nicholas Farrell, Daniel Gerroll, John Gielgud, Lindsay Anderson,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
123 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Chariots of Fire
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Harold Abrahams
as Eric Liddell
as Jennie Liddell
as Sybil Gordon
as Lord Andrew Lindsay
as Sam Mussabini
as Aubrey Montague
as Henry Stallard
as Master of Trinity
as Master of Caius
as Lord Birkenhead
as Charles Paddock
as Jackson Scholz
as Lord Cadogan
as Duke of Sutherland
as Sandy McGrath
as Prince of Wales
as Head Porter - Caius College
as Jimmie
as Rev. J.D. Liddell
as Mrs Liddell
as Ernest Liddell
as Rob Liddell
as George Andre
as Watson
as Colonel John Keddie
as Taylor
as Paxton
as Fitch
as President - Gilbert and Sullivan Society
as Secretary - Gilbert and Sullivan Society
as Sleeping Car Attendant
as Head Waiter - The Savoy
as US Coach
as Bunty
as Harbour Master
as Sybil's Maid
as Caius Porter
as
as Reporter
as Highland Provost
as President - Cambridge Athletic Club
as Caius Manservant
as Schoolgirl
as Footman
as First Scots Boy
as Second Scots Boy
as Shot Putter (uncredited)
as Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited)
as Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited)
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