Chariots of fire [videorecording] / Allied Stars presents an Enigma production ; produced by David Puttnam ; screenplay by Colin Welland ; directed by Hugh Hudson.
Material type:
FilmPublisher number: 31908 | Warner Home VideoLanguage: English, French Summary language: Spanish, French Original language: English Publication details: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2005]Edition: Two-disc special edDescription: 2 videodiscs (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inISBN: - 0790789116
- 9780790789118
- Chariots of fire (Motion picture).
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Dr. James Carlson Library | DVD | DRAMA Chariots | Available | 33111005794116 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Based on a true story, Chariots of Fire is the internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning drama of two very different men who compete as runners in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a serious Christian Scotsman, believes that he has to succeed as a testament to his undying religious faith. Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), is a Jewish Englishman who wants desperately to be accepted and prove to the world that Jews are not inferior. The film crosscuts between each man's life as he trains for the competition, fueled by these very different desires. As compelling as the racing scenes are, it's really the depth of the two main characters that touches the viewer, as they forcefully drive home the theme that victory attained through devotion, commitment, integrity, and sacrifice is the most admirable feat that one can achieve. (Ian Holm was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor in his role as Abrahams' coach), and this powerful film ended up with four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score. ~ Don Kaye, Rovi
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1981.
Special features: disc 1: commentary by director Hugh Hudson; Disc 2: two new documentaries Wings on Their Heels: the making of Chariots of Fire and Chariots of Fire: a Reunion; 16 minutes of exciting additional scenes, including an alternate Cricket in the Ballroom sequence from the movie's European version; screen tests; theatrical trailer.
Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Lindsay Anderson.
Story of two English runners that were both driven by different means to win the Olympics. One used his faith in God, and the other his hatred of Anti-Semitism. Special Edition features include: additional scenes, interviews, featurettes, and more.
MPAA rating: PG.
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital; dual-layer format.
English or French dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.