Chariots of Fire
Drama • PG • 1981 • 2 hr 3 min
Starring
Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Nigel Havers
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A beautiful story every British man or woman should know
Amazing story and scenes with a killer theme song. That run on the beach is so often imitated and parodied like the Potemkin Steps.
I saw it long time ago, I’m rating it on reputation only. I should revisit it.
Iconic score and opening sequence mixed with characters who are never defined past their basic motivations.
A highly motivational story coupled with an iconic score
A fairy staid period drama elevated by some truly iconic & memorable moments. The score is so identifiable.
Classic sports movie with great soundtrack.
Film of 1924 Olympics when 2 runners gave up a chance at gold medaling, refusing to run on sabbath. Produced by legendary George Putnam.
This bored me as a kid, but it's great now that I'm older
Beyond the memorable music, this really is a snoozefest. The story isn’t compelling and neither are the characters
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