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Sam Mussabini
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Scipio Africanus "Sam" Mussabini was an English athletics coach best known for his work with Harold Abrahams. In total, he led athletes to eleven medals over five Olympic Games. However, in an era whe
Willie Applegarth and Sam Mussabini at the 1912 Olympics
Willie Applegarth and Sam Mussabini at the 1912 Olympics
Chariots of Fire
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Chariots of Fire is a 1981 historical sports drama film directed by Hugh Hudson, written by Colin Welland and produced by David Puttnam. It is based on the true story of two British athletes in the 19
Sam Mussabini
…the 100 m and silver in the 4 × 100 m at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Mussabini's success at the 1924 Olympics was portrayed in the film Chariots of Fire in which Mussabini is played by Ian Holm. After filming, Holm exchanged letters with living relatives of Mussabini concerned about accuracy. His trainees…
Theatrical release poster
Theatrical release poster
Ian Charleson, who studied the Bible intensively for his role, wrote Eric Liddell's post-race inspirational speech to a working-class crowd.
Ian Charleson, who studied the Bible intensively for his role, wrote Eric Liddell's post-race inspirational speech to a working-class crowd.
The beach running scene was filmed on West Sands, St Andrews, Scotland, adjacent to the Old Course.
The beach running scene was filmed on West Sands, St Andrews, Scotland, adjacent to the Old Course.
Ian Charleson (foreground) and Ben Cross (left) running in the "Chariots of Fire" music scene which bookends the film.
Ian Charleson (foreground) and Ben Cross (left) running in the "Chariots of Fire" music scene which bookends the film.