Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

1981 · 123 min · EN · PG · 6.8 (1,039 votes)
Dir. Hugh Hudson · Starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Nigel Havers, Ian Holm · Music Vangelis

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.

DramaHistory

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.

VIBE

Feel the stirring power of human ambition and conviction. This film is a dignified, often breathtaking journey of spirit, propelled by an iconic score and sweeping visuals. It's an earnest exploration of faith, identity, and the relentless pursuit of greatness, leaving you uplifted and inspired.

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