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Chariots of Fire

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.

★ 6.8 (971 votes) | 1981 | 2h 3m
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Overview

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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date May 15, 1981
  • Budget $5,500,000
  • Revenue $58,972,904
  • Production Enigma Productions, Allied Stars, 20th Century Fox

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Chariots of Fire Wins Original Score: 1982 Oscars
Chariots of Fire Wins Original Score: 1982 Oscars
Chariots of Fire Wins Original Screenplay: 1982 Oscars
Chariots of Fire Wins Original Screenplay: 1982 Oscars
Chariots of Fire Wins Costume Design: 1982 Oscars
Chariots of Fire Wins Costume Design: 1982 Oscars
Chariots of Fire Wins Best Picture: 1982
Chariots of Fire Wins Best Picture: 1982
Chariots of Fire - Trailer
Chariots of Fire - Trailer

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