Chariots of Fire
1981 · 2h 3m · Drama, History
Absolutely watch it tonight. 'Chariots of Fire' is a legitimate classic with an iconic score, a genuinely inspiring true story about faith and perseverance, and two compelling characters whose struggles against prejudice still resonate. It's the rare historical drama that's both thoughtful and genuinely moving.
Plot
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.
Director: Hugh Hudson
Cast: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Nigel Havers