Chariots of Fire (1981) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Chariots of Fire (1981) — In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young… Streaming on Amazon ...
Chariots of Fire (1981) Storyline
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.
Full Cast & Crew
- Ben Cross as Harold Abrahams
- Ian Charleson as Eric Liddell
- Cheryl Campbell as Jennie Liddell
- Alice Krige as Sybil Gordon
- Nigel Havers as Lord Andrew Lindsay
- Ian Holm as Sam Mussabini
- Nicholas Farrell as Aubrey Montague
- Daniel Gerroll as Henry Stallard
- John Gielgud as Master of Trinity
- Lindsay Anderson as Master of Caius
- Nigel Davenport as Lord Birkenhead
- Dennis Christopher as Charles Paddock
- Brad Davis as Jackson Scholz
- Patrick Magee as Lord Cadogan
- Peter Egan as Duke of Sutherland
Why Watch Chariots of Fire?
The Vibe: Chariots of Fire is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and history movie from 1981. Directed by Hugh Hudson, and starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.8/10, Chariots of Fire retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with history elements, Chariots of Fire deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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