Chariots of Fire
"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."
Originally released in 1981. Chariots of Fire is a drama/history film. directed by Hugh Hudson. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, and Cheryl Campbell
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (1,002 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$59M
10.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,500,000
- Revenue
- $58,972,904
Production Companies
- Enigma Productions
- Allied Stars
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chariots of Fire about?
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 i...
Who directed Chariots of Fire?
Chariots of Fire was directed by Hugh Hudson.
How long is Chariots of Fire?
Chariots of Fire has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was Chariots of Fire released?
Chariots of Fire was released on May 15, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Chariots of Fire?
The main cast of Chariots of Fire includes Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Nigel Havers.
Is Chariots of Fire worth watching?
Chariots of Fire has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 1,002 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.