Chariots of Fire (1981)
Chariots of Fire
Oscar-winning drama based on the true story of British runners Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, going for gold at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. The two athletes are driven by very different impulses - Liddell is inspired by his devout Christian faith, while Abrahams hopes to triumph over the anti-Semitism he has endured all his life. Starring Ian Charleson, Ben Cross, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud and Ian Holm. Vangelis provides the soundtrack
Chariots of Fire airs on RTE One at 8:10 AM, Tuesday 24 December. (Subtitles.)
Certificate
U
Topics
Movie ➝ Drama
Factual
Historical ➝ Period Drama
Ben Cross
Actor
Ian Charleson
Actor
Nigel Havers
Actor