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Chariots of Fire (#19)

For Screen and Country

English - September 21, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - ★★★★ - 12 ratings
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This week, Brendan and Jason round off 60 movies on the BFI Top 100 by talking about the 1981 inspirational film Chariots of Fire. They debate if the iconic theme song can truly be taken seriously anymore and also listen to the song that ALMOST took its place in the film, they debate which runner has the most compelling character arc, they talk about the themes of faith and standing one's ground and much more.
 
Next week: The guys rank the latest 20 movies and give out some awards!
 
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Chariots of Fire stars Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Ian Holm, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud, Alice Krige, Lindsay Anderson, Nigel Davenport, Patrick Magee and Richard Griffiths; directed by Hugh Hudson.

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This week, Brendan and Jason round off 60 movies on the BFI Top 100 by talking about the 1981 inspirational film Chariots of Fire. They debate if the iconic theme song can truly be taken seriously anymore and also listen to the song that ALMOST took its place in the film, they debate which runner has the most compelling character arc, they talk about the themes of faith and standing one's ground and much more.

 

Next week: The guys rank the latest 20 movies and give out some awards!

 

Full List: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BFI_Top_100_British_films

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forscreenandcountry

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bfi_pod

Our logo was designed by the wonderful Mariah Lirette (https://www.instagram.com/mariahhx)

 

Chariots of Fire stars Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Ian Holm, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud, Alice Krige, Lindsay Anderson, Nigel Davenport, Patrick Magee and Richard Griffiths; directed by Hugh Hudson.



Is It Streaming?

USA: available to rent everywhere

Canada: available to rent everywhere

UK: available to rent everywhere

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