Chariots of fire
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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
883929157860, 883929178285

Notes

General Note
Disc is labeled Disc 1.
General Note
Originally produced as a British motion picture in 1981.
General Note
Special feature: commentary by director Hugh Hudson.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, David Watkin ; camera operator, Dewi Humphreys ; editor, Terry Rawlings ; original music composed, arranged, and performed by Vangelis Papathanassiou ; 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), Sir 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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG,CHV rating: PG.
System Details
DVD; Region 1; 5.1 Dolby Digital surround, Dolby Digital mono.; widescreen presentation widescreen presentation preserving the aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition, 1.85:1, enhanced for 16X9 widescreen televisions.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
For private home use only.
Language
In English or dubbed French with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; closed-captioned.
Awards
Winners of 1982 BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Film Awards: Best Costume Design (Milena Canonero) ; Best Supporting Artist (Ian Holm) ; Best Film.
Awards
1981 Academy Awards: Best Costume Design (Milena Canonero) ; Best Music, Original Score (Vangelis) ; Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen (Colin Welland) ; Best Picture.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Hudson, H., Puttnam, D., Welland, C., Farrell, N., Havers, N., Charleson, I., Cross, B., Gerroll, D., Holm, I., Gielgud, J., Anderson, L., Davenport, N., Campbell, C., Krige, A., Christopher, D., Davis, B., Magee, P., Egan, P., Rodger, S., Yelland, D., & Beneyton, Y. (2010). Chariots of fire . Warner Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Hugh, Hudson et al.. 2010. Chariots of Fire. Warner Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Hugh, Hudson et al.. Chariots of Fire Warner Home Video, 2010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Hudson, Hugh,, et al. Chariots of Fire Warner Home Video, 2010.

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