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IMDb rating 7.1
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Critic rating 10

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Anders Korsgaard Pedersen
rated 6

Brilliant score by Vangelis! Beside a beautiful periode drama that's about. Crappy script, crappy acting, crappy premis; rich white boys that just need to win. Just because

1 year ago
Critic Ian Freer
rated 10

...a rare movie that keeps optimism, intelligence and emotion in perfect balance.

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Cast & Crew

Lindsay Anderson
As Master of Caius
Hugh Hudson
Director
Michael Lonsdale
As Garth Jones (scenes deleted)
John Gielgud
As Master of Trinity
Ian Holm
As Sam Mussabini
Kenneth Branagh
As Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited)

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The movie "Chariots of Fire" tells the story of two British athletes, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, who compete in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Abrahams, a Jew, faces discrimination and prejudice in his quest for gold, while Liddell, a devout Christian, sees running as a way to glorify God. The film follows their journey as they train and prepare for the Olympics, while also navigating their personal beliefs and convictions. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters that include fellow athletes, coaches, and family members. The movie won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.

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