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Chariots of Fire (1981)
Director: Hugh Hudson
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From Time Out Film Guide
Gosh, aren't the British remarkable? They win Olympic races despite running in slow motion, they castigate old conservatives while revelling in patriotic claptrap, they win Oscars galore while making crappy films. OK, so some of the acting's all right, but really this is an overblown piece of self-congratulatory emotional manipulation perfectly suited for Thatcherite liberals. Pap. And Greystoke is no better.Author: GA
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- Posted on Jul 17 2007 12:15 for my money, this is the best move or all time!
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Cast & crew
Director: Hugh Hudson
Producer: David Puttnam
Cast: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Cheryl Campbell, Ian Holm, John Gielgud full cast
Duration: 123 mins
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