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| - Name: Chariots Of Fire Run Time: 3:21 Written By: Vangelis Year: 1996
- The phrase "chariot of fire' originates in the Biblical Second Book of Kings, in the which the prophet Elijah is carried up to Heaven in a fiery chariot. It was later used in the poem "Jerusalem" by William Blake, adapted into a Christian hymn which plays at the end of the movie.
- The film was spoofed as a segment on "Monsterpiece Theater". In keeping with the British tone of the film, stars Herry Monster and Grover refer to each other as "old bean" and "old chap." The film was spoofed in another Sesame Street segment, with Gordon going on a morning jog to music and camera angles similar to the film.
- Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1982. Directed by Hugh Hudson, it tells the fact-based story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice. The film was written by Colin Welland and was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four, including Best Picture and Original Score by Vangelis. It is ranked 19th in the British Film Institute's list of Top 100 British films.
- Chariots of Fire is based on the two Real Life athletes Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, who competed for Britain in the 1924 olympics. The film does have a large dash of Hollywood History, but was still impressive enough to win the best picture Oscar. The film is largely notable today for its score, by Vangelis, who was famous for making incredible music with synthesizers, despite the hatred in the music industry for those devices.
- The movie is based on the true story of two British athletes competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Englishman Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), who is Jewish, overcomes anti-Semitism and class prejudice in order to compete against the "Flying Scotsman", Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), in the 100-meter race. Eric's sister Jenny (Cheryl Campbell) worries he is too busy running to concern himself with their mission, but Eric tells her he feels inspired: "I believe that God made me for a purpose... (the mission), but He also made me fast, and when I run, I feel His pleasure."
- Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British historical drama film. It tells the fact-based story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, a Jew who runs to overcome prejudice. The film was written by Colin Welland and directed by Hugh Hudson. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four, including Best Picture. It is ranked 19th in the British Film Institute's list of Top 100 British films.
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| - Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British historical drama film. It tells the fact-based story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, a Jew who runs to overcome prejudice. The film was written by Colin Welland and directed by Hugh Hudson. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four, including Best Picture. It is ranked 19th in the British Film Institute's list of Top 100 British films. The film's title was inspired by the line, "Bring me my chariot of fire," from the William Blake poem adapted into the popular British hymn "Jerusalem"; the hymn is heard at the end of the film. The original phrase "chariot(s) of fire" is from 2 Kings 2:11 and 6:17 in the Bible. The film is also notable for its memorable theme by Greek composer Vangelis, who won anAcademy Award for Best Original Score.
- Name: Chariots Of Fire Run Time: 3:21 Written By: Vangelis Year: 1996
- The phrase "chariot of fire' originates in the Biblical Second Book of Kings, in the which the prophet Elijah is carried up to Heaven in a fiery chariot. It was later used in the poem "Jerusalem" by William Blake, adapted into a Christian hymn which plays at the end of the movie.
- The movie is based on the true story of two British athletes competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Englishman Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), who is Jewish, overcomes anti-Semitism and class prejudice in order to compete against the "Flying Scotsman", Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), in the 100-meter race. In 1919, Abrahams enters Cambridge University. He attempts and succeeds at the Trinity Great Court run, which involves running around the court before the clock finishes striking 12. Meanwhile, Liddell sees running as a way of glorifying God before traveling to China to work as a missionary. He represents Scotland against Ireland, and preaches a sermon on "Life as a race" afterwards. At their first meeting, Liddell shakes Abrahams' hand to wish him well, then beats him in a race. Abrahams takes it badly, but Sam Mussabini (Ian Holm), a professional trainer that he had approached earlier, offers to take him on to improve his technique. However, this attracts criticism from the college authorities. Eric's sister Jenny (Cheryl Campbell) worries he is too busy running to concern himself with their mission, but Eric tells her he feels inspired: "I believe that God made me for a purpose... (the mission), but He also made me fast, and when I run, I feel His pleasure." Despite pressure from the Prince of Wales and the British Olympic committee, Liddell refuses to run a heat of the 100 meters at the Olympics because his Christian convictions prevent him from running on Sunday. Liddell is allowed to compete in the 400-meter race instead. Liddell at church on Sunday is seen quoting Isaiah 40, verse 31: 'But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and be not weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.' The story compares the similar athletic experiences of Abrahams and Liddell while portraying their vastly different characters and reactions to adversity. High accomplishment comes to those with high aspirations, high energy and the capacity for great effort. But the central motivation and ultimate results of their accomplishment depend on their character and personality. This is a true story about two very different British athletes who accomplish at the highest level in their field, yet are driven to these achievements by very different motives along very different paths.
- Chariots of Fire is based on the two Real Life athletes Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, who competed for Britain in the 1924 olympics. The film does have a large dash of Hollywood History, but was still impressive enough to win the best picture Oscar. The film is largely notable today for its score, by Vangelis, who was famous for making incredible music with synthesizers, despite the hatred in the music industry for those devices.
* Artistic License: Several scenes were altered from Real Life to help the drama.
* Abrahams finished last in the 200 meters after winning gold in the 100. This was changed to before in the movie to make that win more of a triumph.
* Eric knew for months a heat for the 100 meters was on a Sunday, and had long since arranged to run the 400 instead. This just wouldn't be that interesting to play out on film.
* Sam Mussabini was allowed to train several runners for the Olympics.
* Sybil was never the lead singer for an opera company.
* Avoid the Dreaded G Rating: A cricket match at the beginning was changed in the US release to a scene where Harold and Aubrey see some disfigured World War I veterans at a train stations, and someone swore.
* Badass Preacher: Eric
* Beam Me Up, Scotty: The title score was never played at the triumphant scenes, despite what parodies do.
* The Big Race
* Brilliant but Lazy: Lindsay is implied to be this. He's a very talented athlete, but never shows the same kind of dedication and self-abandonment that Eric and Harold do.
* British Stuffiness: With some of the old men of Cambridge.
* Cool Versus Awesome: Averted. Everything is seemingly set up to climax with Eric and Harold in the same race. But they never race each other.
* Determinator: Harold Abrahams - "I'll take them all on. One by one. And run them off their feet."
* So is Eric: "Don't you believe it--his head's not back yet."
* Heroic Resolve: Eric winning the race after being knocked down.
* Incorruptible Pure Pureness : Eric. In his case it is better handled then many for he is also nice, friendly, and makes you think that Good Feels Good.
* Irony: The Prince who urged Eric to put country before God was Edward VIII who later flirted with fascism, and also disdained his royal duties at a time when British Patriotic Fervor was really needed to fight Nazi Germany.
* Notable Original Music: And this is turned into a Memetic Mutation, thanks to its use when someone is running in slow-motion.
* Opposing Sports Team: Averted. The American track team are reasonably decent people.
* Patriotic Fervor: a notably amiable form in which everyone was greeting each other's flags, etc and assuming themselves and everyone else was part of a True Companionship of nations.
* Period Piece
* "The Reason You Suck" Speech : Harold gives this to the Cambridge Masters.
* Red Oni, Blue Oni : Eric is red, Harold blue.
* The Roaring Twenties: Largely averted, even for a British film.
* Serious Business: For different reasons, running is a matter of life and death for the two leads. Lindsay, by contrast, takes it much less seriously.
* Technician Versus Performer: Harold is the technician, Eric the performer.
* Unfortunate Implications: Subverted In-Universe twice. Aubry and Sybil each accidentally seem to step on Abraham's toes about him being Jewish, but he laughs both times, knowing they mean no offense.
* Writer on Board: One of the producers was a socialist, and didn't like that a lord had completed the quad race at Cambridge, so he changed it to Abrahams. This understandably didn't sit well with David Burghley, the real life runner, so he didn't allow his name to be used in the film. The completely original character of Lord Lindsay was written instead.
* The X of Y
* Ye Goode Olde Days : Lots of nostalgia. Practically fuels the show.
- The film was spoofed as a segment on "Monsterpiece Theater". In keeping with the British tone of the film, stars Herry Monster and Grover refer to each other as "old bean" and "old chap." The film was spoofed in another Sesame Street segment, with Gordon going on a morning jog to music and camera angles similar to the film.
- Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1982. Directed by Hugh Hudson, it tells the fact-based story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice. The film was written by Colin Welland and was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four, including Best Picture and Original Score by Vangelis. It is ranked 19th in the British Film Institute's list of Top 100 British films.
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