James, Ben Cross was Dr Andrew Manson in The Citadel, a medical drama set in 1920s Wales. It was shown in the early 80s - I was at senior school back then and remember watching it!
The best British film and one of the world’s best films of all time. Excellent on every level and many of Sam Mussambini’s coaching techniques are still used today!
The slow motion filming captures perfectly the runners' state of mind. The waiting for that shot feels like an eternity with time slowing down. Then you blast off as soon as that shot rings out and before you know it, you've crossed the finish line. Then the time slows down again when the mind just begins to process what just had happened.
Rest In Peace in 2020, Ben Cross and Sir Ian Holm. 30 years since Ian Charleson. I’ll be listening to Abraham’s Theme as summer winds down. I was10 when my dad took this little girl to see the movie.
I remember noticing (and appreciating) that too, when I first saw it as a kid in '81. Loved the whole movie then, love it now. We knew we were witnessing a new classic!
What an awesome movie and this scene is outstanding As a runner and swimmer for most of my life although not at this level that moment between set and the gun is a lifetime Many times i cant remember going down on the blocks and thinking what the hell is he waiting for You feel like a coiled spring waiting False starts are still common and usually occur when you have a long wait ,while the athletes settle
I was about 8 when they filmed it, my Dad took us kids down to be extras in the stadium. My school (St. John’s) got all the plastic hats to use in our dressing-up box. I think another scene was shot on the walkway down to the landing stage at Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead.
I don’t think (Escape to) Victory was filmed at The Oval, Bebington - several film websites confirm that it was filmed in Hungary (where the original version of the film was also made). I had no idea Hollywood veteran John Huston has directed it though.
The best part about this race is not the race. But the scene before the race in the locker room. When all Atletes are lost in their own thoughts & doing everything slowly.
Title is from the poem by William Blake, they are the lyric to the hymn Jerusalem. Like a second British national anthem. ‘Bring me my spear, o clouds unfold, bring me my chariot of fire.’ A patriotic song.
Just read about the real story, but Abrahams was in trouble in the quarter finals, failing to go at the sound of the gun, had to come from behind to win. That was his hardest race. This one, he was reportedly too fast for the others, and set a new record.
Ben Cross .... rest in peace sir... will forever remember you in this roll playing Harold Abrahams. Thank you !
Yes indeed! And we also remember Ian Charleson, who died 30 years (hard to believe) before Ben, immortal in the role of Eric Liddell.
James, Ben Cross was Dr Andrew Manson in The Citadel, a medical drama set in 1920s Wales. It was shown in the early 80s - I was at senior school back then and remember watching it!
The best British film and one of the world’s best films of all time. Excellent on every level and many of Sam Mussambini’s coaching techniques are still used today!
The GOAT!
The slow motion filming captures perfectly the runners' state of mind. The waiting for that shot feels like an eternity with time slowing down. Then you blast off as soon as that shot rings out and before you know it, you've crossed the finish line. Then the time slows down again when the mind just begins to process what just had happened.
Totally agree! The way this scene is done, the editing, the music, the shots, is just perfect!
RIP Vangelis.
Marvelous score, especially capturing this moment.
Rest in Peace, Sir Ian Holm.
Ian holm was magnificent as mussanbini
An incredible scene from start to finish ... capped off by Ian Holm’s emotional reaction as Mussabini, punching a hole through the hat. Perfection!
WINNER
Rest In Peace in 2020, Ben Cross and Sir Ian Holm. 30 years since Ian Charleson. I’ll be listening to Abraham’s Theme as summer winds down. I was10 when my dad took this little girl to see the movie.
Rest in Peace Sir Ian Holm (June 19, 2020) and Ben Cross (August 18, 2020).
my favorite scene from one of my favorite movies. just brilliant.
I love Eric shyly approaching him after the race and harold enthusiastically embracing him. :)
I remember noticing (and appreciating) that too, when I first saw it as a kid in '81. Loved the whole movie then, love it now. We knew we were witnessing a new classic!
That's my favorite scene.
I cried like a baby when I first saw this scene. A perfect scene from a perfect film.
My son beautiful gets me crying every time ❤❤
Now you can run in heaven, Ben
RIP
Amazing movie, one of the finest ever made....
Yu are correct a masterpiece
One of the most beautifully acted and edited movies ever. There is just not one bad or awkward scene! The costumes were sensational too.
His eyes says it all
Rest in peace, Ben Cross. You will so greatly missed.
A masterpiece! My favourite film then and now.
Solo un atleta podría comprender el significado de la autosuperacion en este deporte tan glorioso....espectacular vídeo!! gracias por compartirlo...
Next year will be the centennial anniversary of Mr. Abrahams’ amazing triumph.
Rest In Peace Mr Ben Cross.
one of my fave movies...don't make them like this anymore....romantic, poetic, classy :)
Fist pumping in 1924! Wonderful film. Centenary was last week.
RIP Ian Holm 😢
THis scene inspired me so much!
Amo muitíssimo este filme a trilha sonora é perfeita.
beautiful scene.
One of the best actors of all time sir Ian holm underestimated rip.
I greatly love this movie.
The reason I’m watching this is I’m at the stadium where it was filmed.
Pat HEH is the stadium in Paris🤔
Thank you for your contribution.
Very impressive, but were you in the Stadium in Zurich when Floria Guei won the 4×400m ?
@@mickfunny4185 Actually the Olympic Stadium scenes were filmed at what is the Oval Training Centre in Merseyside (Liverpool vicinity) United Kingdom.
What an awesome movie and this scene is outstanding
As a runner and swimmer for most of my life although not at this level that moment between set and the gun is a lifetime
Many times i cant remember going down on the blocks and thinking what the hell is he waiting for
You feel like a coiled spring waiting
False starts are still common and usually occur when you have a long wait ,while the athletes settle
This stadium is now where my school does P.E
It's also where they played the football match in Victory.
I was about 8 when they filmed it, my Dad took us kids down to be extras in the stadium. My school (St. John’s) got all the plastic hats to use in our dressing-up box. I think another scene was shot on the walkway down to the landing stage at Woodside Ferry Terminal, Birkenhead.
I don’t think (Escape to) Victory was filmed at The Oval, Bebington - several film websites confirm that it was filmed in Hungary (where the original version of the film was also made). I had no idea Hollywood veteran John Huston has directed it though.
Bencross RIP
This is exactly what the 100 metres is like. I have been training for the 100 & 200 for 17 years.
Very inspiring
I'm assuming from Mussabini's reaction that Abrahams was the only Brit in the race.
Alex David Correct
Yep, and he knew that Abrahams had won because they were flying the Union Flag and "God Save The King" was being played.
Yes every other competitor was American, except for one New Zealander
"Harold.........my son!"
Unless there were 2 abrahams Einstein what a stupid comment seriously what's the point of a stupid comment like that
With scenes like this, I'm not surprised CoF won the Best Picture Oscar....
🇬🇧 The British Are Coming!!
The best part about this race is not the race. But the scene before the race in the locker room. When all Atletes are lost in their own thoughts & doing everything slowly.
Imagine the tension it must be unreal
RIP Ian Holm.
R.I.P Ben Cross
100 years ago today.
The tension must have been outrageous
One of the very few people I call a hero.
Porque não tem uma versão brasileira?
Vangelis,,,
When the Olympics was for proper, decent, properly brought-up people and not the drugs cheats and other criminals they let in nowadays!
Figlio mio
Por que se llama carro de fuego.
Title is from the poem by William Blake, they are the lyric to the hymn Jerusalem. Like a second British national anthem. ‘Bring me my spear, o clouds unfold, bring me my chariot of fire.’ A patriotic song.
Y tambien este cancion nacional fue al fin de la pelicula, en la iglesia y la playa
Just read about the real story, but Abrahams was in trouble in the quarter finals, failing to go at the sound of the gun, had to come from behind to win. That was his hardest race. This one, he was reportedly too fast for the others, and set a new record.
Sam stole the movie