Project Detail

Chariots of Fire

Synopsis

Two British track athletes compete in the 1924 Olympics. Harold Abrahams, a Jew, spurred by prejudice, and Eric Liddell, a devout Christian, spurred by his love of God. Fired by their own purpose and inspired by their own dreams, both won gold.
Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2017 - Cinéma de la Plage

Details

Year
1981
Type of project
Features
Running time
124 mins
Director
Hugh Hudson
Producer
David Puttnam
Executive Producer
Dodi Fayed, Jake Eberts
Editor
Terry Rawlings
Screenwriter
Colin Welland
Director of Photography
David Watkin
Composer
Vangelis
Principal cast
Ian Charleson, Ben Cross, Nigel Havers, Ian Holm, John Gielgud
Film Image
Courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox

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Production Status

Production Company

An Enigma Productions (UK) and Allied Stars Ltd (UK) production presented by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (US)

Sales Company

Twentieth Century Fox

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