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Available
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Publication
Warner Home Video (2011), Edition: New Packaging
Description
The story, told in flashback, of two young British sprinters competing for fame in the 1924 Olympics. Eric, a devout Scottish missionary runs because he knows it must please God. Harold, the son of a newly rich Jew runs to prove his place in Cambridge society. In a warmup 100 meter race, Eric defeats Harold, who hires a pro trainer to prepare him. Eric, whose qualifying heat is scheduled for a Sunday, refuses to run despite pressure from the Olympic committee. A compromise is reached when a nobleman allows Eric to compete in his 400 meter slot. Eric and Harold win their respective races and go on to achieve fame as missionary and businessman/athletic advocate, respectively.
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Awards
Academy Award (Nominee — Best Picture — 1981)
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User reviews
LibraryThing member DRCLibrary
Caution: Contains an incident of bad blasphemy and swearing you will want to mute, near the beginning of the DVD. It is during the "cricket in the ballroom" scene.
UPC
883929157860