Winner of four oscars including best picture! The inspiring true story of british athletes competing in the 1924 olympics. Ben cross and ian charleson head a sterling cast. Directed by david puttnam. Winner of four oscars including best picture, this blockbuster recounts the poignant true story of two sprinters vying for gold in the 1924 paris olympic games. Harold abrahams, a driven athlete of jewish ancestry, runs to overcome prejudice and to achieve personal fame his rival, eric liddell, a devout scottish missionary, competes for the glory of god. An inspirational story of spirit and strength in the face of enormous odds, the film combines the finest elements of athletic competition and human drama to create a compelling and timeless cinematic classic. The unforgettable soundtrack was by vangelis… here's a reminder!