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Q1. What was Chariots of Fire's production budget in 1981? Medium · 200 pts
- $3.5 million
- $5.5 million
- $8.2 million
- $12.1 million
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$3.5 million
Just $3.5M created this Oscar winner - proving creativity beats cash!
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Q2. Where was the famous beach running scene actually filmed? Medium · 200 pts
- Brighton Beach
- West Sands Beach
- Bournemouth Beach
- Blackpool Beach
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West Sands Beach
The iconic scene was filmed at West Sands Beach in St. Andrews, Scotland!
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Q3. Vangelis was the first to win an Oscar for what type of score? Hard · 300 pts
- Entirely electronic
- Orchestral hybrid
- Ambient soundscape
- Minimalist composition
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Entirely electronic
He broke barriers as the first composer to win for a fully synthesized score!
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Q4. What day did Eric Liddell refuse to run, costing him a medal? Medium · 200 pts
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Monday
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Sunday
Liddell's faith prevented him from competing on the Sabbath day!
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Q5. How many months did Ben Cross train with athletics coaches? Medium · 200 pts
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 8 months
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6 months
Cross and Charleson trained 6 months to look like elite Olympic runners!
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MORE ABOUT 'CHARIOTS OF FIRE'
I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast! In this Academy Award-winning masterpiece, Ben Cross as Harold Abrahams and Ian Charleson as Eric Liddell lead the charge. Set against the backdrop of the 1924 Olympics, this inspiring film follows two British runners with different motivations. Harold Abrahams runs to overcome prejudice and prove himself, while Eric Liddell runs for the glory of God. Alongside fellow athletes Lord Andrew Lindsay (Nigel Havers) and Aubrey Montague (Nicholas Farrell), these men must overcome personal and societal obstacles to achieve Olympic glory, all set to Vangelis's unforgettable, Oscar-winning score.
Directed by Hugh Hudson and starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers, and Ian Holm, 'Chariots of Fire' is an inspiring tale of determination, faith, and the pursuit of excellence that swept the 1982 Academy Awards. Join the race and test your knowledge of Olympic history, British athletics, and this beloved classic with our incredibly fun free online trivia game!
Directed by Hugh Hudson · Starring Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nigel Havers
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