Invictus
A stirring, earnest drama that builds hope through quiet leadership and underdog sports, leaving you uplifted and moved.
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Chariots of Fire
A stirring, earnest period drama that builds quiet emotional momentum toward triumphant races, carried by a soaring score and moral conviction.
About 1981 film by Hugh Hudson
Genres drama, biographical, sport, historical
Directed by Hugh Hudson
Written by Colin Welland
Starring Richard Griffiths, Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Fry, John Gielgud, Ian Holm, Alice Krige, Lindsay Anderson, Ben Cross
Music Vangelis
Runtime 122 min
Country United Kingdom, Australia
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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