Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire is a British film released in 1981. Written by Colin Welland and directed by Hugh Hudson, and based on the true story of British athletes preparing for and competing in the 1924 Summer Olympics, the film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, and won four, including Best Picture. The title is taken from William Blake's poem The New Jerusalem

Awards

• 54th Academy Awards (1981)
• Best Picture - David Puttnam, producer - won
• Original Music Score - Vangelis - won
• Writing Original Screenplay - Colin Welland - won
• Costume Design - Milena Canonero - won
• Best Supporting Actor - Ian Holm - nominated
• Directing - Hugh Hudson - nominated
• Film Editing - Terry Rawlings - nominated
• Cannes Film Festival (1981)
• Best Supporting Actor - Ian Holm - won
• Prize of the Ecumenical Jury - Special Mention - Hugh Hudson - won
• Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) - Hugh Hudson - nominated
• BAFTA Award for Best Picture (1981) - won
• Grammy Award (1983)
• Best Pop Instrumental Performance - Ernie Watts for "Chariots of Fire Theme (Dance Version)" - won
• BFI Top 100 British films (1999) - rank 19
• Hot 100 No. 1 Hits of 1982 (USA) (May 8) - Vangelis, Chariots of Fire theme