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Chariots of fire [videorecording] / Allied Stars presents an Enigma production ; a Ladd Company and Warner Bros. release ; produced by David Puttnam ; screenplay by Colin Welland ; directed by Hugh Hudson.

Summary:

Story of two English runners that were both driven by different means to win the Olympics. One used his faith in God, and the other his hatred of Anti-Semitism. Special Edition features include: additional scenes, interviews, featurettes, and more.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0790789116
  • ISBN: 9780790789118
  • Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (124 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Two-disc special ed., widescreen
  • Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, c2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:
DVD.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1981.
Formatted Contents Note:
Disc 1. Digitally remastered video release. Commentary by director Hugh Hudson. Soundtrack remastered -- disc 2. Two new documentaries ' Wings on their heels : the making of Chariots of Fire' and ' Chariots of fire : a reunion'. 16 min. additional scenes. Screen tests. Theatrical trailer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, David Watkin ; editor, Terry Rawlings ; original music composed, arranged and performed by Vangelis Papathanassiou.
Participant or Performer Note:
Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, Cheryl Campbell, Alice Krige, Lindsay Anderson, Dennis Christopher, Nigel Davenport, Brad Davis, Peter Egan, Sir John Gielgud, Ian Holm, Patrick Magee.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details Note:
Region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital; dual-layer format.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:
This film is licensed for public performance for Acadia University. Some limitations may apply. Please see the library's copyright FAQs for details.
Language Note:
English or French dialogue; English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards Note:
4 Academy Awards for Best Picture ; Best writing, screenplay written directly for the screen ; Best music, original score ; Best costume design
Subject:
Abrahams, Harold Maurice, 1899-1978 > Drama.
Liddell, Eric, 1902-1945 > Drama.
Olympic Games (8th : 1924 : Paris, France) > Drama.
Cross-country running > Drama.
Christian life > Drama.
Jewish athletes > England > Drama.
Antisemitism > England > Drama.
Jews > England > Drama.

Available copies

  • 4 of 4 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Smithers Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Smithers Public Library DVD CHA (Text) 35101000320551 Adult DVDs -- Fiction Volume hold Available -