Cast of Chariots of Fire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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