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

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During the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, an American Express credit card commercial ("Don't leave home without it") included Ben Cross and the 87-year-old Jackson Scholz. When Cross says something about beating Scholz, the latter remarks, "You never beat me!" with mock indignation. Proving he is "still pretty fast," Scholz beats Cross to the draw in picking up the tab with his credit card.

Related Topics:
1984 - Summer Olympic Games - American Express

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The English rugby league player Martin Offiah was nicknamed 'Chariots' after the film.

Related Topics:
Rugby league - Martin Offiah

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A plaque commemorating the filming of the famous beach scenes associated with the theme tune can be found at the end of West Sands in St. Andrews where filming for these scenes took place.

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