1981 · 123 min · PG

Chariots of Fire

Name: Chariots of Fire
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1981
Duration: 123 min
Cast: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Nigel Havers

Directed by Hugh Hudson · Drama, History

Chariots of Fire (1981) is a Drama film, directed by Hugh Hudson set in England, Scotland, and Paris during the 1910s–1970s. It runs 123 minutes and is rated PG.

A sports drama and biopic, with a hopeful and nostalgic tone. Themes of faith / religion, prejudice & racism, and class conflict play out through frame narrative.

Composer

Vangelis

Cinematography

David Watkin

Cast

Ben CrossIan CharlesonCheryl CampbellAlice KrigeNigel HaversIan HolmNicholas FarrellDaniel Gerroll

The world of this film

Setting

Where

England Scotland Paris

Setting

Urban

When

1920s 1910s 1970s

Premise & themes

Premise

Sports Drama Biopic

Themes

Faith / Religion Prejudice & Racism Class Conflict

Structure

Frame Narrative

Tone

HopefulNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist

Two Hander

Pacing

Measured

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Chariots of Fire

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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