Chariots of fire
(DVD)
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Published
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2005].
Format
DVD
Edition
Two-disc special ed.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Published
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2005].
Edition
Two-disc special ed.
Language
English
UPC
085393190828
Notes
General Note
Originally released as a British motion picture in 1981.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, David Watkin ; camera operator, Dewi Humphreys ; editor, Terry Rawlings ; original music composed, arranged, and performed by Vangelis Papathanassioli ; supervising art director, Roger Hall ; costume designer, Milena Canonero ; athletic consultant, Tom McNab.
Participants/Performers
Nicholas Farrell (Aubrey Montague), Nigel Havers (Lord Andrew Lindsay), Ian Charleson (Eric Liddell), Ben Cross (Harold Abrahams), Daniel Gerroll (Henry Stallard), Ian Holm (Sam Mussabini), John Gielgud (Master of Trinity), Lindsay Anderson (Master of Caius), Nigel Davenport (Lord Birkenhead), Cheryl Campbell (Jennie Liddell), Alice Krige (Sybil Gordon), Dennis Christopher (Charles Paddock), Brad Davis (Jackson Scholz), Patrick Magee (Lord Cadogan), Peter Egan (Duke of Sutherland), Struan Rodger (Sandy McGrath), David Yelland (Prince of Wales), Yves Beneyton (George Andre).
Description
The story, told in flashback, of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924 Olympics. Eric, a devout Scottish missionary, runs because he knows it must please God. Harold, the son of a newly rich Jew, runs to prove his place in Cambridge society. In a warmup 100 meter race, Eric defeats Harold, who hires a pro trainer to prepare him. Eric, whose qualifying heat is scheduled for a Sunday, refuses to run despite pressure from the Olympic committee. A compromise is reached when a nobleman allows Eric to compete in his 400 meter slot. Eric and Harold win their respective races and go on to achieve fame as missionary and businessman/athletic advocate, respectively.
System Details
DVD format; NTSC, Region 1; 5.1 Dolby Digital surround, Dolby Digital mono.; widescreen 1.85:1 presentation, enhanced for 16X9 widescreen televisions.
Language
In English or dubbed French with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Awards
Winner, 1982 BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Film Awards for Best Costume Design: Milena Canonero; Best Supporting Artist: Ian Holm; Best Film: David Puttnam; 1982 Academy Awards for Best Costume Design, Best Picture, Best Original Score, Best Original Screenplay; Milena Canonero; Best Music, Original Score: Vangelis; Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: Colin Welland; Best Picture: David Puttnam.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Abrahams, Harold Maurice, -- 1899-1978 -- Drama.
Biographies.
Christian life -- Drama.
Cross-country running -- Drama.
Drama.
England -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Drama.
Jewish athletes -- Drama.
Liddell, Eric, -- 1902-1945 -- Drama.
Olympic athletes -- Great Britain -- Drama.
Olympic Games -- (8th : -- 1924 : -- Paris, France) -- Drama.
Sports films.
Track and field athletes -- Biography -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Biographies.
Christian life -- Drama.
Cross-country running -- Drama.
Drama.
England -- Social life and customs -- Drama.
Great Britain -- History -- 20th century -- Drama.
Jewish athletes -- Drama.
Liddell, Eric, -- 1902-1945 -- Drama.
Olympic athletes -- Great Britain -- Drama.
Olympic Games -- (8th : -- 1924 : -- Paris, France) -- Drama.
Sports films.
Track and field athletes -- Biography -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.