Chariots of Fire (1981)

1981 film by Hugh Hudson.

Year: 1981
Released: March 30, 1981
Runtime: 118 min
Genres: Drama, History, Biography, Sport
Countries: United Kingdom, Australia
Original language: English
Director: Hugh Hudson
Writer: Colin Welland
Music: Vangelis
Awards: 6 won · 7 nominations

Plot

Chariots of Fire is a 1981 historical sports drama film directed by Hugh Hudson, written by Colin Welland and produced by David Puttnam. It is based on the true story of two British athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English…

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Cast

Richard Griffiths as Mr. Rogers
Kenneth Branagh as extra
Stephen Fry as a Gilbert-and-Sullivan Club singer
John Gielgud as Master of Trinity College
Ian Holm as Sam Mussabini
Alice Krige as Sybil Gordon
Lindsay Anderson as Master of Caius College
Ben Cross as Harold Abrahams
Patrick Doyle as Jimmie
Brad Davis as Jackson Scholz
Dennis Christopher as Charley Paddock
Patrick Magee as Lord Cadogan

Frequently asked questions

Who directed Chariots of Fire?

Chariots of Fire was directed by Hugh Hudson.

When was Chariots of Fire released?

Chariots of Fire was first released on March 30, 1981.

How long is Chariots of Fire?

Chariots of Fire runs 118 minutes.

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Sources and licences

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Updated November 13, 2026