Chariots of Fire (1981)

Description: 1 Sheet Movie Poster - Style A
Year: 1981
Condition: Near mint
Dimension: 27" 41"
Genre: Drama

Item Description:

• Original
• One Sheet
• Single-Sided
• Style A
• Folded (fold lines are barely visible)

• Original posters increase in value over time
• Lithographic print (high resolution image)
• High quality paper stock
• Guaranteed original

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Winner of the Academy Award™ for Best Picture.

Cast: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Ian Holm, Alice Krige, Brad Davis, Dennis Christopher, Patrick Magee, Cheryl Campbell, John Gielgud, Lindsay Anderson, Nigel Davenport; Directed by: Hugh Hudson 

Synopsis:
Based on a true story, Chariots of Fire is the internationally acclaimed Oscar-winning drama of two very different men who compete as runners in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a serious Christian Scotsman, believes that he has to succeed as a testament to his undying religious faith. Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), is a Jewish Englishman who wants desperately to be accepted and prove to the world that Jews are not inferior. The film crosscuts between each man's life as he trains for the competition, fueled by these very different desires. As compelling as the racing scenes are, it's really the depth of the two main characters that touches the viewer, as they forcefully drive home the theme that victory attained through devotion, commitment, integrity, and sacrifice is the most admirable feat that one can achieve. (Ian Holm was nominated for an Oscar as Best Supporting Actor in his role as Abrahams' coach), and this powerful film ended up with four Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score.