Chariots
of Fire (1963)
Reviewed by Benjamin Marius
03/30/2008
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MPAA
rating: 
Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
All
Movie Info
Directed By
Hugh Hudson
Genres:
Drama
Movies
Sports Movies
British
Movies
Family
Movies
Cast:
Ben Cross
Ian Charleson
Ian Holm
Nigel Havers
Alice Krige
Nicholas Farrell
Cherly Campbell
John Gielgud
Lindsay Anderson
Daniel Gerroll
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Chariots of Fire is based on a true story, internationally acclaimed
Oscar-winning drama of two different men who compete against each other
as runners in the Paris Olympics of 1924.
Eric
Liddell (Ian Charleson) is a serious Christian Scotsman, truly
believes that his success will attest to his undying faith. On the
other hand Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross) who is a Jewish Englishman who
desperately wants to be accepted and prove Jewish superiority to the
world.
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Length:
124
minutes
Awards:
1982 Academy AwardŽ: Best Costume Design
1982 Academy AwardŽ: Best Writing Original Screenplay
1982 Academy AwardŽ: Best Music Score
1982 Academy AwardŽ: Best Picture
1982 Academy AwardŽ: Best Director nominee: Hugh Hudson
1982 Academy AwardŽ: Best Film Editing nominee
1982 Academy AwardŽ: Best Supporting Actor nominee: Ian Holm
AFIŽ: Top 100 Movies nominee
1982 BAFTAŽ: Best Supporting Actor: Ian Holm
1982 BAFTAŽ: Best Film
1982 BAFTAŽ: Best Supporting Actor nominee: Nigel Havers
1982 BAFTAŽ: Best Direction nominee: Hugh Hudson
1982 Golden Globe Awards: Best Foreign Language Film
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