The movie is based on a true story of two British sprinters at the 1924 Paris Olympics, based on the experiences of two 1924 Paris Olympians, Harold Abrahams and Eric Riddle.
The two protagonists of the movie represent different beliefs and attitudes to life. Eric Riddle is a devout Christian who refused to race on the Sabbath and preferred to give up the gold medal at the Olympics in order to stick to his beliefs, while Harold Abrahams is a Jewish student at Cambridge University, who fights against prejudice and discrimination in society through sprinting, and Abrahams’ role is not just that of an athlete, but also a symbol representing the fight against injustice. Abraham’s character is not only an athlete, but also a symbol of the spirit of fighting injustice and pursuing equality.
The film’s opening song is a powerful and epic piece of music, which won the 54th Academy Award for “Best Music in a Motion Picture”.
1981 / UK / Drama History Sport / Hugh Hudson / Ben Cross Nigel Havers
Synopsis:
This movie tells the story of two British Olympic athletes in 1924.
In 1919, the opening ceremony of Case College, Cambridge, welcomes a Jewish student named Abraham (BenCross).
He specializes in running and becomes famous after competing in Cambridge’s Round the School Challenge.
However, he suffers from racial prejudice because of his Jewishness, so he is determined to win an Olympic gold medal in the 100 meter race as a way to combat it.
Another sprinter is Eric Liddell (Ian Charleson) from the Sugarland Highlands, a highly gifted runner who is himself a devout Christian who believes that his talent comes from God and that he runs for Him.
At the 1923 national games, the two young men meet narrowly, with Eric Liddell eventually winning the title.
Abraham, on the other hand, hired a professional coach to guide him and prepare for the Olympics.
When the 1924 Paris Olympics arrived, Eric Liddell learned that the qualifying round for the 100 meters would be held on a Sunday, and as a Christian, he decided to withdraw from the 100-meter race because of his strict adherence to the doctrine of “no work on the Sabbath”.
On the other hand, Abraham not only has to face…
