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Chariots of Fire

1981

Hugh Hudson

1981·TV-PG·United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Award tierGold
Metascore

Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, are driven to win in the 1924 Olympics as they wrestle with issues of pride and conscience.

Cast

Nicholas Farrell·Nigel Havers·Ian Charleson·Ben Cross

Languages

United KingdomEnglishFranceFrench

Major Awards

6 wins · 5 nominations

Wins (6)

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (1982)

Best Film

Academy Awards, USA (1982)

Best Picture

Other

Cannes Film Festival (1981)

Cannes Film Festival (1981)

National Board of Review, USA (1981)

Best Film

London Critics Circle Film Awards (1982)

Film of the Year

Nominations (5)

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1982)

Best Director

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (1982)

Best Screenplay

Other

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1981)

Best Film

New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1981)

Best Director

Cannes Film Festival (1981)