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Chariots of Fire poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 85.0 / 100
1981·Biography / Drama / Sport·2h 3m

CHARIOTS OF FIRE

“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.”

In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath. Harold Abrahams overcomes anti-Semitism and class bias, but neglects his beloved sweetheart in his single-minded quest.

Above the Line
Hugh Hudson·DirectorColin Welland·WriterDavid Watkin·Director of PhotographyVangelis·Original Music ComposerTerry Rawlings·Editor
Cast
Ben Cross·Harold AbrahamsIan Charleson·Eric LiddellCheryl Campbell·Jennie LiddellAlice Krige·Sybil GordonNigel Havers·Lord Andrew LindsayIan Holm·Sam MussabiniNicholas Farrell·Aubrey MontagueDaniel Gerroll·Henry StallardJohn Gielgud·Master of TrinityLindsay Anderson·Master of Caius
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Hugh Hudson·Director
Writing· 1
Colin Welland·Writer
Camera· 1
David Watkin·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Terry Rawlings·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Vangelis·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
David Puttnam·Producer
By the Numbers
85.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.1
OF 10
IMDb
83%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$59M
ROI 97223%
Worldwide Gross
4
4 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Chariots of Fire's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#000000
#D4AF37
Mood
Triumphant, Celebratory
Composition
Layered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a male runner in a white athletic uniform with the number '451' on his chest, being carried on the shoulders of four other men. Behind them,”

sportdrama
Key Elements
Union Jack FlagTorch SymbolRunner's Bib Number 451
Atmosphere
Bright, Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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