Excellent ensemble cast in classic 'Chariots of Fire'

In 1982, screenwriter Colin Welland famously decreed, “The British are coming!” as he collected his Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, shortly before ‘Chariots Of Fire’ surprised everyone by taking home the statuette for Best Picture.

With London under starter’s orders for the 2012 Olympic Games, Hugh Hudson’s wonderful film sprints back into selected cinemas before quickly passing the baton to the DVD and Blu-ray formats on July 16.