Chariots of Fire

(1981)Directed by Hugh Hudson123 min · PGDrama, History
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.

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.

Ben Crossas Harold Abrahams
Ian Charlesonas Eric Liddell
Cheryl Campbellas Jennie Liddell
Alice Krigeas Sybil Gordon
Nigel Haversas Lord Andrew Lindsay
Ian Holmas Sam Mussabini
Nicholas Farrellas Aubrey Montague
Daniel Gerrollas Henry Stallard
John Gielgudas Master of Trinity
Lindsay Andersonas Master of Caius
Nigel Davenportas Lord Birkenhead
Dennis Christopheras Charles Paddock
Brad Davisas Jackson Scholz
Patrick Mageeas Lord Cadogan
Peter Eganas Duke of Sutherland
Struan Rodgeras Sandy McGrath
David Yellandas Prince of Wales
Richard Griffithsas Head Porter - Caius College
Patrick Doyleas Jimmie
John Youngas Rev. J.D. Liddell
YGYvonne Gilanas Mrs Liddell
David Johnas Ernest Liddell
Benny Youngas Rob Liddell
Yves Beneytonas George Andre