Chariots Of Fire

Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, John Gielgud, et al.

Product Description

British runners Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell compete in the 1924 Olympics for personal reasons. Oscars for best picture and Vangelis' score.

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• UPC: 085392000425
• Release Date: May 1993
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Publisher: Warner Brothers
• Director: Hugh Hudson
• Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, John Gielgud, Nigel Havers, Nicholas Farrell, Ian Holm, Lindsay Anderson, Nigel Davenport, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige
• Runtime: 2 hours, 5 minutes
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: closed-captioned
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Fine film

I forgot how good this movie was, This arrived in fine condition. Soundtrack is as famous as the film.

Holds your attention

It is the 1924 Paris Olympics. Who will represent Great Britain? The decision will not only be based on athletic abilities, but social standing and religion. Everyone has his/her agenda, from the promoters to the runners themselves. In the end, compromises must be made, but for the final choice, there can be no compromise to win. This is a movie that holds your attention on several levels. Many of the actors are easily recognizable, but they do not overshadow the characters they represent. The scenery is switched from Scotland's countryside to Cambridge, and France (actually shot in England). Of course, as depicted in the cover picture, the most notable is the run along the beach (West Sands Beach, St Andrews, Scotland, UK). Then the music, most noticeable in the beach scenes but permeating the movie, will stay with you for years (Original music by Vangelis). The story is based on true events, with scriptwriter Colin Welland bringing what would just be facts to life, making you feel that you are back in time and taking part in the race.

Great movie

Must see.