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	<title>David Watkin &#187; Chariots of Fire</title>
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		<title>Chariots of Fire &#8211; 1981</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Directed by Hugh Hudson Written by Colin Welland Cinemtography by David Watkin Executive Producer: Dodi Fayad Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British film loosely based on historical events surrounding the British athletic team before and during the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. The story follows Harold Abrahams, a Jew out to overcome prejudice, and Eric Liddell, a devout missionary running for the glory of God. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four, including Best Picture. The title is a reference to the line, &#8220;Bring me my chariot of fire,&#8221; from the William Blake poem adapted into the hymn Jerusalem. The Blake poem was influenced by several Bible verses, most notably 2nd Kings 2:11 regarding Elijah being taken to heaven in a chariot of fire. The film&#8217;s working title was &#8220;Running&#8221; until Welland saw the scene with the singing of the hymn and decided to change the title. The famous beach scenes associated with the theme tune were filmed at West Sands, St. Andrews (the last scene of the opening titles crosses the 1st and 18th holes at St. Andrews Golf Course); a plaque commemorating the filming can be found there today. The scene at Trinity [...]]]></description>
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