Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics......The true story of two British track athletes competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics. One is a devout Scottish missionary who runs for God, the other is a Jewish student at Cambridge who runs for fame and to escape prejudice.
Director:
Hugh Hudson
Writer:
Colin Welland (original screenplay)
Stars:
Ben Cross, Ian Charleson and Nicholas Farrell | See full cast and crew
Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicholas Farrell ... Aubrey Montague
Nigel Havers ... Lord Andrew Lindsay
Ian Charleson ... Eric Liddell
Ben Cross ... Harold Abrahams
Daniel Gerroll ... Henry Stallard
Ian Holm ... Sam Mussabini
John Gielgud ... Master of Trinity (as Sir John Gielgud)
Lindsay Anderson ... Master of Caius
Nigel Davenport ... Lord Birkenhead
Cheryl Campbell ... Jennie Liddell
Alice Krige ... Sybil Gordon
Dennis Christopher ... Charles Paddock
Brad Davis ... Jackson Scholz
Patrick Magee ... Lord Cadogan
Peter Egan ... Duke of Sutherland
Plot Keywords:
Olympics | Missionary | Athlete | Jew | Race
Taglines:
This is the story of two men who run...not to run...but to prove something to the world. They will sacrifice anything to achieve their goals...Except their honor.
Genres:
Drama | History | Sport
Parents Guide:
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Details
Country:
UK
Language:
English | French
Release Date:
9 October 1981 (USA)
Also Known As:
Carros de fuego
Filming Locations:
Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Box Office
Budget:
$5,500,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend:
$68,907 (USA) (27 September 1981) (3 Screens)
Gross:
$58,972,904 (USA)
Company Credits
Production Co:
Allied Stars Ltd., Enigma Productions
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
124 min
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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