This classic, award-winning look at the competitive spirit features two runners competing for Olympic glory in their own fashion and for their own separate reasons. The Oscar-winning score by Vangelis perfectly complements the extraordinary performances and engaging story.

• 2 hr 5 min
• Directed by

  Hugh Hudson
• Written by Colin Welland

• Starring

  Ben Cross

  ,

  Ian Charleson

  ,

  Nigel Havers

  ,

  Nicholas Farrell

  ,

  Ian Holm

  ,

  Daniel Gerroll

  ,

  John Gielgud

  ,

  Alice Krige

  ,

  Lindsay Anderson

  ,

  Cheryl Campbell

  ,

  Struan Rodger

  ,

  Patrick Magee

  ,

  Dennis Christopher

  ,

  Brad Davis

  ,

  Ruby Wax

  ,

  David Yelland

  ,

  Peter Egan

  ,

  Colin Bruce

  ,

  Peter Cellier

  ,

  Nigel Davenport

  ,

  Richard Griffiths

  ,

  Michel Lonsdale

  ,

  Jeremy Sinden

  ,

  Edward Wiley

  ,

  Yvonne Gilan