| Description |
2 videodiscs (124 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital; dual-layer format. |
| Language |
English or French dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Cast |
Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Lindsay Anderson. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1981. |
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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. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Awards |
Academy Award winner, 1981: Best picture, Best original screenplay, Best costume design, Best score. |
| Subject |
Abrahams, Harold Maurice, 1899-1978 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Liddell, Eric, 1902-1945 -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Cross-country running -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Christian life -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1981.
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| Genre |
Feature films Videodiscs.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Hudson, Hugh.
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Welland, Colin.
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Cross, Ben.
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Charleson, Ian.
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Havers, Nigel, 1949-
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Campbell, Cheryl.
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Krige, Alice, 1954-
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Allied Stars (Firm)
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Enigma (Firm)
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0790789116 |
| Standard No. |
085393190828 |
| Music No. |
31908 Warner Home Video |
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