Chariots Of Fire, DVD

Based on a true story, the winner of 1981’s Best Picture Oscar is an exciting human study of two British runners-one a devout Christian missionary, the other a nouveau--riche Jewish Cambridge student--who compete in the 1924 Olympic Games. Stellar performances from Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, and Ian Holm and a spectacular score by Vangelis highlight this exhilarating drama directed by Hugh Hudson; with Nicholas Farrell, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud, Alice Krige. 124 min.