This week we watch Chariots of Fire, a 1981 British historical sports drama film directed by Hugh Hudson, written by Colin Welland and produced by David Putnam. It is based on the true story of two British athletes in the 1925 Olympics— Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson), a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams (Ben Cross), an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice. It is a film of modest intentions and funding that went on to be a worldwide success—its most lasting legacy being its innovative use of slow motion and enduring electronic score. It won the Oscars for — Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Score and Best Costume Design. To celebrate the end of awards season and the Oscars, we are revisiting Best Picture Oscar winners from the past
