Chariots of Fire with Saul

This week review the 1981 historical sports drama film Chariots of Fire directed by Hugh Hudson.

It is based on the true story of two British athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice.

Ben Cross and Ian Charleson star as Abrahams and Liddell. Chariots of Fire was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won four, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Score for Vangelis's electronic theme tune.

At the 35th British Academy Film Awards, the film was nominated in 11 categories and won in three, including Best Film.

It is ranked 19th in the British Film Institute's list of Top 100 British films but the Scotsman thinks it's rubbish!!!!

 

Who does he think he is....he's as arrogant as Abrahams in this one. 

We are delighted to welcome Saul back to the podcast and what a revelation he turns out to be.

Saul is a sports purist and he articulates himself much better than the Aussie and the Scotsman.

We discuss the current Olympics and what should and should not be there.

The Aussie gets deeply personal about his competitiveness and how it can damage your personality. He gives us a glimpse into the pysche of a professional sportsperson and what winning means. 

The Aussie asks the question: "If the game is on the line are you the person that wants to take the last kick or the the last shot, are you the one that can handle the pressure, the clutch player?" 

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