Chariots of Fire: Special Edition (Widescreen, Special Edition)

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Winner of four Academy Awards(R) including Best Picture! The inspiring true story of British athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics. Ben Cross and Ian Charleson head a sterling cast of newcomers and veterans. 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.

Additional Scenes:, Crickets In The Ballroom, Two Masters And Abrahams, Tea Dance, Nationalism, Eric And Jennie Liddell Argue, Harold Abrahams Running Past Car, Harold Abrahams And Sam Mussabini Speak Of Speeding Up The Pace, Audio Commentary:, Director Hugh Hudson, Producer Lord Puttnam and Actor Nigel Phelps relive the famous sprint around the quad. Ben Cross talks about running for the famous open shot. Featurettes:, "Wings On Their Heels:" The Making Of "Chariots of Fire", "Chariots of Fire: A Reunion, "Screen Tests For Ben Cross And Ian Charleson".