Poster of Chariots of Fire

Chariots of Fire

Plot: In the class-obsessed and religiously divided UK of the early 1920s, two determined young runners train for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Eric Liddell, a devout Christian born to Scottish missionaries in China, sees running as part of his worship of God's glory and refuses to train or compete on the Sabbath
Release Date: Friday, May 15 1981
43 years ago
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Portrait of Ben CrossBen Cross
Ben Cross was
33 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Harold Abrahams'.
Tue, Dec 16 1947 –
Tue, Aug 18 2020
Portrait of Ian CharlesonIan Charleson
Ian Charleson was
31 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Eric Liddell'.
Thu, Aug 11 1949 –
Sat, Jan 06 1990
Portrait of Cheryl CampbellCheryl Campbell
Cheryl Campbell was
31 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Jennie Liddell'.
Sun, May 22 1949
Portrait of Alice KrigeAlice Krige
Alice Krige was
26 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sybil Gordon'.
Mon, Jun 28 1954
Portrait of Nigel HaversNigel Havers
Nigel Havers was
29 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Lord Andrew Lindsay'.
Tue, Nov 06 1951
Portrait of Ian HolmIan Holm
Ian Holm was
49 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sam Mussabini'.
Sat, Sep 12 1931 –
Fri, Jun 19 2020
Portrait of Nicholas FarrellNicholas Farrell
Nicholas Farrell was
26 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Aubrey Montague'.
Sat, Jan 01 1955
Portrait of Daniel GerrollDaniel Gerroll
Daniel Gerroll was
29 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Henry Stallard'.
Tue, Oct 16 1951
Portrait of John GielgudJohn Gielgud
John Gielgud was
77 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Master of Trinity'.
Thu, Apr 14 1904 –
Sun, May 21 2000
Portrait of Lindsay AndersonLindsay Anderson
Lindsay Anderson was
58 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Master of Caius'.
Tue, Apr 17 1923 –
Tue, Aug 30 1994
Portrait of Nigel DavenportNigel Davenport
Nigel Davenport was
52 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Lord Birkenhead'.
Wed, May 23 1928 –
Fri, Oct 25 2013
Portrait of Dennis ChristopherDennis Christopher
Dennis Christopher was
30 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Charles Paddock'.
Sat, Dec 02 1950
Portrait of Brad DavisBrad Davis
Brad Davis was
31 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Jackson Scholz'.
Sun, Nov 06 1949 –
Sun, Sep 08 1991
Portrait of Patrick MageePatrick Magee
Patrick Magee was
59 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Lord Cadogan'.
Fri, Mar 31 1922 –
Sat, Aug 14 1982
Portrait of Peter EganPeter Egan
Peter Egan was
34 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Duke of Sutherland'.
Sat, Sep 28 1946
Portrait of Struan RodgerStruan Rodger
Struan Rodger was
34 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sandy McGrath'.
Wed, Sep 18 1946
Portrait of David YellandDavid Yelland
David Yelland was
34 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Prince of Wales'.
Wed, Jan 01 1947
Portrait of Richard GriffithsRichard Griffiths
Richard Griffiths was
33 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Head Porter - Caius College'.
Thu, Jul 31 1947 –
Thu, Mar 28 2013
Portrait of Patrick DoylePatrick Doyle
Patrick Doyle was
28 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Jimmie'.
Mon, Apr 06 1953
Portrait of John YoungJohn Young
John Young was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Rev. J.D. Liddell'.
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Portrait of Yvonne GilanYvonne Gilan
Yvonne Gilan was
49 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Mrs Liddell'.
Mon, Oct 12 1931
Portrait of David JohnDavid John
David John was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Ernest Liddell'.
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Portrait of Benny YoungBenny Young
Benny Young was
31 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Rob Liddell'.
Mon, Aug 08 1949
Portrait of Yves BeneytonYves Beneyton
Yves Beneyton was
34 in Chariots of Fire
as 'George Andre'.
Fri, Aug 02 1946
Portrait of Stephen MallatrattStephen Mallatratt
Stephen Mallatratt was
33 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Watson'.
Sun, Jun 15 1947 –
Mon, Nov 22 2004
Portrait of Gerry SlevinGerry Slevin
Gerry Slevin was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Colonel John Keddie'.
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Portrait of Colin BruceColin Bruce
Colin Bruce was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Taylor'.
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Portrait of Alan PolonskyAlan Polonsky
Alan Polonsky was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Paxton'.
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Portrait of Edward WileyEdward Wiley
Edward Wiley was
25 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Fitch'.
Mon, Jul 11 1955 –
Mon, Oct 16 1995
Portrait of Jeremy SindenJeremy Sinden
Jeremy Sinden was
30 in Chariots of Fire
as 'President - Gilbert and Sullivan Society'.
Wed, Jun 14 1950 –
Wed, May 29 1996
Portrait of Andrew HawkinsAndrew Hawkins
Andrew Hawkins was
30 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Secretary - Gilbert and Sullivan Society'.
Fri, Jun 02 1950
Portrait of Jack SmethurstJack Smethurst
Jack Smethurst was
49 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sleeping Car Attendant'.
Sat, Apr 09 1932 –
Wed, Feb 16 2022
Portrait of Peter CellierPeter Cellier
Peter Cellier was
52 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Head Waiter - The Savoy'.
Thu, Jul 12 1928
Portrait of Philip O'BrienPhilip O'Brien
Philip O'Brien was
53 in Chariots of Fire
as 'US Coach'.
Mon, May 23 1927 –
Sat, Jan 09 1999
Portrait of Ruby WaxRuby Wax
Ruby Wax was
28 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Bunty'.
Sun, Apr 19 1953
Portrait of Ralph LawtonRalph Lawton
Ralph Lawton was
53 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Harbour Master'.
Wed, Oct 26 1927 –
Thu, Aug 18 1994
Portrait of Kim CliffordKim Clifford
Kim Clifford was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sybil's Maid'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John RutlandJohn Rutland
John Rutland was
64 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Caius Porter'.
Thu, Aug 31 1916 –
Sat, Jun 01 2013
Portrait of Peter JonesPeter Jones
Peter Jones was
60 in Chariots of Fire
Sat, Jun 12 1920 –
Mon, Apr 10 2000
Portrait of Tommy BoyleTommy Boyle
Tommy Boyle was
33 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Reporter'.
Mon, May 03 1948
Portrait of Wallace CampbellWallace Campbell
Wallace Campbell was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Highland Provost'.
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Portrait of Gordon HammersleyGordon Hammersley
Gordon Hammersley was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'President - Cambridge Athletic Club'.
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Portrait of Alan DudleyAlan Dudley
Alan Dudley was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Caius Manservant'.
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Portrait of Tess DignanTess Dignan
Tess Dignan was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Schoolgirl'.
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Portrait of Michael JeyesMichael Jeyes
Michael Jeyes was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Footman'.
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Portrait of David KivlinDavid Kivlin
David Kivlin was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'First Scots Boy'.
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Portrait of Eddie HughsonEddie Hughson
Eddie Hughson was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Second Scots Boy'.
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Portrait of Michael LonsdaleMichael Lonsdale
Michael Lonsdale was
49 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Garth Jones (scenes deleted)'.
Sun, May 24 1931 –
Mon, Sep 21 2020
Portrait of Ted RobbinsTed Robbins
Ted Robbins was
25 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Shot Putter (uncredited)'.
Thu, Aug 11 1955
Portrait of Kenneth BranaghKenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh was
20 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 10 1960
Portrait of Stephen FryStephen Fry
Stephen Fry was
23 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 24 1957
Portrait of Barrie HollandBarrie Holland
Barrie Holland was
42 in Chariots of Fire
as 'University Professor (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 23 1938 –
Sat, Dec 23 2023

Crew

Portrait of Hugh HudsonHugh Hudson
Hugh Hudson was
44 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Director'
Tue, Aug 25 1936 –
Fri, Feb 10 2023
Portrait of David WatkinDavid Watkin
David Watkin was
56 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Mar 23 1925 –
Tue, Feb 19 2008
Portrait of Jonathan BensonJonathan Benson
Jonathan Benson was
42 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Assistant Director'
Tue, Feb 14 1939
Portrait of Roger HallRoger Hall
Roger Hall was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Supervising Art Director'
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Portrait of Melvin LindMelvin Lind
Melvin Lind was
25 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Second Assistant Director'
Mon, Jun 13 1955
Portrait of Bill RudgardBill Rudgard
Bill Rudgard was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Third Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Hugh O'DonnellHugh O'Donnell
Hugh O'Donnell was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Third Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Terence FitchTerence Fitch
Terence Fitch was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Third Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Matthew BinnsMatthew Binns
Matthew Binns was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Diane BatesDiane Bates
Diane Bates was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Assistant Art Director'
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Portrait of Colin WellandColin Welland
Colin Welland was
46 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Writer'
Wed, Jul 04 1934 –
Mon, Nov 02 2015
Portrait of David PuttnamDavid Puttnam
David Puttnam was
40 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Producer'
Tue, Feb 25 1941
Portrait of Dodi FayedDodi Fayed
Dodi Fayed was
26 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Executive Producer'
Sat, Apr 16 1955 –
Sun, Aug 31 1997
Portrait of Jake EbertsJake Eberts
Jake Eberts was
39 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Executive Producer'
Thu, Jul 10 1941 –
Thu, Sep 06 2012
Portrait of James CrawfordJames Crawford
James Crawford was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Terry RawlingsTerry Rawlings
Terry Rawlings was
47 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Editor'
Sat, Nov 04 1933 –
Tue, Apr 23 2019
Portrait of Jim ShieldsJim Shields
Jim Shields was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sound Editor'
Unknown Birthday –
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Portrait of Les HealeyLes Healey
Les Healey was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'First Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Ros SielyRos Siely
Ros Siely was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Pat GilbertPat Gilbert
Pat Gilbert was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Assistant Sound Editor'
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Portrait of VangelisVangelis
Vangelis was
38 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Original Music Composer'
Mon, Mar 29 1943 –
Tue, May 17 2022
Portrait of Harry RabinowitzHarry Rabinowitz
Harry Rabinowitz was
65 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Music Coordinator'
Sun, Mar 26 1916 –
Wed, Jun 22 2016
Portrait of Milena CanoneroMilena Canonero
Milena Canonero was
35 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Costume Design'
Tue, Jan 01 1946
Portrait of Jonathan AmberstonJonathan Amberston
Jonathan Amberston was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Joan HillsJoan Hills
Joan Hills was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Hair Department Head'
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Portrait of Eddie KnightEddie Knight
Eddie Knight was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Louise FrogleyLouise Frogley
Louise Frogley was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Assistant Costume Designer'
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Portrait of Graham ChurchyardGraham Churchyard
Graham Churchyard was
21 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Costume Assistant'
Mon, Jul 06 1959
Portrait of Esta CharkhamEsta Charkham
Esta Charkham was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Casting'
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Portrait of Peter RobinsonPeter Robinson
Peter Robinson was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Camera Loader'
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Portrait of Ron PhippsRon Phipps
Ron Phipps was
50 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Production Accountant'
Fri, Apr 03 1931 –
Tue, Apr 03 2001
Portrait of Andrew SandersAndrew Sanders
Andrew Sanders was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Rowland FowlesRowland Fowles
Rowland Fowles was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sound Assistant'
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Portrait of Simon BosanquetSimon Bosanquet
Simon Bosanquet was
32 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Location Manager'
Sat, Oct 23 1948
Portrait of Iain SmithIain Smith
Iain Smith was
32 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Location Manager'
Sat, Jan 08 1949
Portrait of Kenteas BrineKenteas Brine
Kenteas Brine was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Mary HillmanMary Hillman
Mary Hillman was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Makeup Department Head'
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Portrait of Dennis FraserDennis Fraser
Dennis Fraser was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Grip'
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Portrait of Clive WinterClive Winter
Clive Winter was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sound Mixer'
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Portrait of Ray MerrinRay Merrin
Ray Merrin was
43 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sound Mixer'
Fri, Nov 19 1937 –
Mon, Jan 15 2018
Portrait of Maggie PhelanMaggie Phelan
Maggie Phelan was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Assistant Accountant'
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Portrait of Jane BuckJane Buck
Jane Buck was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Continuity'
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Portrait of Anna RidleyAnna Ridley
Anna Ridley was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Billy MerrellBilly Merrell
Billy Merrell was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of David MurphyDavid Murphy
David Murphy was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
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Portrait of Dushko IndjicDushko Indjic
Dushko Indjic was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sound Assistant'
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Portrait of Joyce HerlihyJoyce Herlihy
Joyce Herlihy was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Production Manager'
Unknown Birthday –
Mon, Feb 10 2014
Portrait of John BradyJohn Brady
John Brady was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Wardrobe Assistant'
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Portrait of Dewi HumphreysDewi Humphreys
Dewi Humphreys was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of John LeuenbergerJohn Leuenberger
John Leuenberger was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Property Master'
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Portrait of Ray CapleRay Caple
Ray Caple was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Matte Painter'
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Portrait of Bill RoweBill Rowe
Bill Rowe was
50 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Sound Mixer'
Mon, Feb 02 1931 –
Tue, Sep 29 1992
Portrait of Bryony FosterBryony Foster
Bryony Foster was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Set Dresser'
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Portrait of Alan GroschAlan Grosch
Alan Grosch was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Ray PotterRay Potter
Ray Potter was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Graham AttwoodGraham Attwood
Graham Attwood was
43 in Chariots of Fire
as 'Still Photographer'
Sat, Jan 01 1938
Portrait of Len HuntingfordLen Huntingford
Len Huntingford was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Art Direction'
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Portrait of Alan GrayleyAlan Grayley
Alan Grayley was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Roy EvansRoy Evans
Roy Evans was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Construction Manager'
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Portrait of Simone ReynoldsSimone Reynolds
Simone Reynolds was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Additional Casting'
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Portrait of Paul BradburnPaul Bradburn
Paul Bradburn was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Props'
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Portrait of Hilary SteinbergHilary Steinberg
Hilary Steinberg was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of Kate HealyKate Healy
Kate Healy was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Maureen Hannaford-NaisbittMaureen Hannaford-Naisbitt
Maureen Hannaford-Naisbitt was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Michael ConnorMichael Connor
Michael Connor was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Focus Puller'
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Portrait of Caroline LangleyCaroline Langley
Caroline Langley was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Location Manager'
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Portrait of Don BradburnDon Bradburn
Don Bradburn was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Standby Property Master'
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Portrait of Hazel CrombieHazel Crombie
Hazel Crombie was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Assistant Accountant'
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Portrait of Marina DreckerMarina Drecker
Marina Drecker was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Wardrobe Assistant'
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Portrait of Jennie RaglanJennie Raglan
Jennie Raglan was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Production Secretary'
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Portrait of Gill JohnGill John
Gill John was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Wardrobe Assistant'
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Portrait of Dorothy AndrewDorothy Andrew
Dorothy Andrew was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Extras Casting'
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Portrait of Imogen MagnusImogen Magnus
Imogen Magnus was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Wardrobe Assistant'
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Portrait of John NewJohn New
John New was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Standby Carpenter'
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Portrait of Les PhippsLes Phipps
Les Phipps was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Standby Rigger'
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Portrait of Nadia ArthurNadia Arthur
Nadia Arthur was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Wardrobe Master'
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Portrait of Douglas ReganDouglas Regan
Douglas Regan was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Standby Painter'
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Portrait of Terry SmithTerry Smith
Terry Smith was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Wardrobe Master'
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Portrait of Vivian TozerVivian Tozer
Vivian Tozer was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Wardrobe Assistant'
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Portrait of Kate KilroyKate Kilroy
Kate Kilroy was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Set Buyer'
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Portrait of John KellyJohn Kelly
John Kelly was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Title Designer'
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Portrait of Tony AllenTony Allen
Tony Allen was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Tailor'
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Portrait of Derek GatrellDerek Gatrell
Derek Gatrell was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of Claire SorrellClaire Sorrell
Claire Sorrell was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Costume Assistant'
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Portrait of Diana MorrisDiana Morris
Diana Morris was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Set Dresser'
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Portrait of Brian KempBrian Kemp
Brian Kemp was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Electrician'
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Portrait of John O'DriscollJohn O'Driscoll
John O'Driscoll was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Title Designer'
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Portrait of John GorhamJohn Gorham
John Gorham was
>> in Chariots of Fire
as 'Title Designer'
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