Chariots of Fire Cast
The cast of Chariots of Fire.
Ben Cross
as Harold Abrahams

Ben Cross plays Harold Abrahams, a determined and driven British sprinter competing in the 1924 Olympics.

Ian Charleson
as Eric Liddell

Ian Charleson portrays Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who competes as a runner in the 1924 Olympics.

Cheryl Campbell
as Jennie Liddell

Cheryl Campbell plays Jennie Liddell, Eric Liddell's supportive sister.

Alice Krige
as Sybil Gordon

Alice Krige portrays Sybil Gordon, a love interest of Harold Abrahams.

Nigel Havers
as Lord Andrew Lindsay

Nigel Havers plays Lord Andrew Lindsay, a charismatic Cambridge student and runner.

Ian Holm
as Sam Mussabini

Ian Holm portrays Sam Mussabini, a professional running coach who helps Harold Abrahams improve his sprinting technique.

Nicholas Farrell
as Aubrey Montague

Nicholas Farrell plays Aubrey Montague, a Cambridge student and runner.

Daniel Gerroll
as Henry Stallard

Daniel Gerroll portrays Henry Stallard, a friend of Harold Abrahams and fellow athlete.

John Gielgud
as Master of Trinity

John Gielgud plays the Master of Trinity, an academic authority figure at Cambridge University.

Lindsay Anderson
as Master of Caius

Lindsay Anderson portrays the Master of Caius, another academic figure at Cambridge University.

Nigel Davenport
as Lord Birkenhead

Nigel Davenport plays Lord Birkenhead, a British politician and supporter of the athletes.

Dennis Christopher
as Charles Paddock

Dennis Christopher portrays Charles Paddock, an American sprinter and Olympic medalist.

Brad Davis
as Jackson Scholz
Patrick Magee
as Lord Cadogan
Peter Egan
as Duke of Sutherland
Struan Rodger
as Sandy McGrath
David Yelland
as Prince of Wales
Richard Griffiths
as Head Port-Caius College
Patrick Doyle
as Jimmie
John Young
as Rev. J.D. Liddell
Yvonne Gilan
as Mrs Liddell
David John
as Ernest Liddell
Benny Young
as Rob Liddell
Yves Beneyton
as George Andre
Stephen Mallatratt
as Watson
Gerry Slevin
as Colonel John Keddie
Colin Bruce
as Taylor
Alan Polonsky
as Paxton
Edward Wiley
as Fitch
Jeremy Sinden
as President - Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Andrew Hawkins
as Secretary - Gilbert and Sullivan Society
Jack Smethurst
as Sleeping Car Attendant
Peter Cellier
as Head Waiter - The Savoy
Philip O'Brien
as US Coach
Ruby Wax
as Bunty
Ralph Lawton
as Harbour Master
Kim Clifford
as Sybil's Maid
John Rutland
as Caius Porter
Peter Jones
as
Michael Lonsdale
as Garth Jones (scenes deleted)
Ted Robbins
as Shot Putter (uncredited)
Kenneth Branagh
as Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited)
Stephen Fry
as Cambridge Student at Society Day (uncredited)
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