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Where was Chariots of Fire filmed?

1981 film, directed by Hugh Hudson.

  • Edinburgh

The story is set in Paris, England, about 543 miles (873 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Paris, England
Filmed in
Edinburgh
Distance
About 543 miles (873 km) between Paris, England and the nearest filming location.
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About Chariots of Fire

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Released
1981
Director
Hugh Hudson
Cast
Ben CrossIan CharlesonCheryl CampbellNigel HaversJohn GielgudIan HolmAlice KrigeKenneth BranaghStephen FryLindsay Anderson
Genre
BiographicalSportDramaHistorical
Awards
Academy Award for Best Picture; Academy Award for Best Writing; Original Screenplay; Academy Award for Best Costume Design and 3 more

In 1919, Harold Abrahams enters the University of Cambridge, where he experiences antisemitism but enjoys participating in the Gilbert and Sullivan club.

Eric Liddell, born in China to Scottish missionary parents, is in Scotland.

Abrahams takes it poorly, but Sam Mussabini, a professional trainer he had approached earlier, offers to take him on to improve his technique.

Famous lines from Chariots of Fire

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • No. Why?Harold M. Abrahams
  • Why running?Sybil Gordon
  • Why singing?Harold M. Abrahams
  • You love running?Sybil Gordon
  • Thanks very much.Harold M Abrahams

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