Chariots of Fire (DVD) (Oscar O-Sleeve)

Starring: Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers, Ian Charleson, et al.

Product Description

Winner of four Academy Awards including Best Picture! The inspiring true story of British athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics. Ben Cross and Ian Charleson head a sterling cast of newcomers and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: DVD
• Release Date: January 1
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Publisher: WarnerBrothers
• Director: Hugh Hudson
• Starring: Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers, Ian Charleson, Ben Cross, Daniel Gerroll, Ian Holm, John Gielgud, Lindsay Anderson, Nigel Davenport, Cheryl Campbell
• Number of Disks: 1
• Other Video Info: Color; Dolby; Full Screen; NTSC; Multiple Formats; Subtitled
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

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.