Bibliograph

Chariots of fire, Allied Stars presents an Enigma Production ; a Ladd Company and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. release ; screenplay by Colin Welland ; produced by David Puttnam ; directed by Hugh Hudson

Type

Label

Chariots of fire, Allied Stars presents an Enigma Production ; a Ladd Company and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. release ; screenplay by Colin Welland ; produced by David Puttnam ; directed by Hugh Hudson

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Intended audience

MPAA rating: PG

Main title

Chariots of fire

Medium

videorecording Blu-ray

Responsibility statement

Allied Stars presents an Enigma Production ; a Ladd Company and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. release ; screenplay by Colin Welland ; produced by David Puttnam ; directed by Hugh Hudson

Runtime

124

Summary

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

Target audience

pre adolescent

Technique

live action