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Filming location photo, shot in England, for Chariots of Fire (1981). Scene description: On the British team's hotel steps, the team is assembled in all its glory. Every man in full Olympic ceremonial, straw hat squarely, immaculately, straight on the head. Blazer, tie, white flannels and polished shoes. They stand for the official team photograph.
Filming location photo, shot in England, for Chariots of Fire (1981). Scene description: Not running his normal race the American runners don't consider Eric (Ian Charleson) a threat. On the final bend, Eric hurls himself up the final straight. The American's realising he's not slowing, attempt to pick up pace but can make no impression. Eric sweeps through to a magnificent victory.
Filming location photo, shot in Scotland, for Chariots of Fire (1981). Scene description: Scotland vs Ireland althletics meet where Eric Liddell's makes his speech to the post-race workingmen's crowd.
Filming location photo, shot in Scotland, for Chariots of Fire (1981). Scene description: When Eric Liddell accidentally misses a church prayer meeting because of his running, his sister Jennie upbraids him and accuses him of no longer caring about God. Eric tells her that though he intends to eventually return to the China mission, he feels divinely inspired when running, and that not to run would be to dishonour God.
Filming location photo, shot in Scotland, for Chariots of Fire (1981). Scene description: Eric Liddell is tripped up by a Frenchman in the 400-metre event of a Scotland–France international athletic meeting. He recovers, makes up a 20-metre deficit, and wins.
Filming location photo, shot in Scotland, for Chariots of Fire (1981). Scene description: Liddell, his obsession with running vying with his faith, is late for the religious meeting.
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