The Summer Olympics of 1924 was one of the most anticipated events to happen that year. For many it was to cheer on their nation in the games, for a select few it would be to compete. Chariots of Fire follows the story of two young men who are competing in the track and field potions of the races. Eric Liddell, who competes to give glory to God, and Harold Abrahams, who hopes his races help to overcome prejudice.
Nominated for seven Academy Awards Chariots of Fire would soon prove to be the best Enigma Film Productions had to offer. They took home the top prize after beating out: Cine-Neighbor's Atlantic City; ITC's On Golden Pond; Lucasfilm's Raiders of the Lost Ark; and Paramount's Reds.
I have to say this was a very inspiring movie. I was totally into from the first second the film came on. Everyone has heard that song either in a cartoon or another movie. Once the song comes on you want to know what happens. I loved the characters in this film. The fact that they are based off of real people is something that makes this film even more special. The research that went into this film is crazy! They went into film archives and real letters from the people that they are based on. I think that this film's research is what made it such a great film to enjoy.
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