Tag Archive: Chariots of Fire

Jul 24

The London Olympics: Let the Games begin!

Chariots of Fire

“Chariots of Fire,” “Cool Runnings” guaranteed to get you in the Olympic spirit Take your tea set out of storage. Dust off your bowlers and umbrellas. The 2012 London Olympics are almost upon us. More than 14,000 athletes from 205 countries will compete in 300 sporting events, ranging from popular spectator sports such as beach …

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Feb 06

Faith, patriotism and Olympic glory in “Chariots of Fire”

This week’s films: “Chariots of Fire,” “Harold and Maude” It’s a race for the finish in “Chariots of Fire,” playing Tuesday in San Luis Obispo. The film follows two British track athletes — one, a devout Scottish missionary (Ian Charleson) who runs for the glory of God, and the other a Jewish college student (Ben …

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