On this day March 29 1982 Chariots of Fire won Best Picture at the 54th Academy Awards held at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in Los Angeles California. The ceremony was hosted by Johnny Carson and broadcast on ABC.
Chariots of Fire told the inspiring true story of two British athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics and became known for its emotional storytelling and unforgettable electronic score by Vangelis. The film took home four Oscars including Best Picture Best Original Screenplay Best Costume Design and Best Original Score. The victory was a surprise to many as it beat out strong contenders like Raiders of the Lost Ark Reds and On Golden Pond.
Fun fact: The film’s iconic running scene set to Vangelis’s score has been endlessly parodied and referenced in pop culture for decades.
Trivia question: What song from Chariots of Fire won the Oscar for Best Original Score and became a global hit?
Chariots of Fire told the inspiring true story of two British athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics and became known for its emotional storytelling and unforgettable electronic score by Vangelis. The film took home four Oscars including Best Picture Best Original Screenplay Best Costume Design and Best Original Score. The victory was a surprise to many as it beat out strong contenders like Raiders of the Lost Ark Reds and On Golden Pond.
Fun fact: The film’s iconic running scene set to Vangelis’s score has been endlessly parodied and referenced in pop culture for decades.
Trivia question: What song from Chariots of Fire won the Oscar for Best Original Score and became a global hit?
