![]() ![]() Given its lack of stars and modest budget, the huge box-office success is remarkable. ![]() This was Hugh Hudson’s directorial debut and wasn’t a guaranteed hit based on its subject matter. That shouldn’t immediately raise concerns about its quality, however. Viewed more than 30 years later, it feels like the type of movie that wins recognition from the Academy. It also took home awards for Costume Design, Original Screenplay, and Original Score. Released in 1981, Chariots of Fire won four Oscars, including the top prize for Best Picture. This is a great achievement, but it raises the question of whether the rest of the film can live up to that standard. It takes considerable skill to create such a classic scene that resonates with audiences throughout the world. ![]() The music immediately brings to mind the image of noble athletes competing for Olympic glory. Supported by the famous score from Vangelis, this sequence is recognized even by viewers who’ve never seen the entire film. During the opening ceremonies for the London Olympics, one of the iconic movie moments used was the Chariots of Fire scene of the runners jogging on the beach. ![]()
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