Based on a true story, Chariots
of Fire is the internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning drama
of two very different men who compete as runners in the 1924 Paris Olympics.
Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a serious Christian Scotsman, believes
that he has to succeed as a testament to his undying religious faith.
Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), is a Jewish Englishman who wants desperately
to be accepted and prove to the world that Jews are not inferior. The
film crosscuts between each man's life as he trains for the competition,
fueled by these very different desires. As compelling as the racing
scenes are, it's really the depth of the two main characters that touches
the viewer, as they forcefully drive home the theme that victory attained
through devotion, commitment, integrity, and sacrifice is the most admirable
feat that one can achieve. The direction and casting, even down to the
smallest characters, are first-rate (Ian Holm was nominated for an Oscar
as Best Supporting Actor in his role as Abrahams' coach), and this powerful
film ended up with four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Original
Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score.
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