“Chariots of Fire” was made and first released in 1981.

Basic details

  • The film is a British historical sports drama directed by Hugh Hudson and produced by David Puttnam.
  • It was shot around 1979–1980 and then released in cinemas in 1981, the year it went on to win the Oscar for Best Picture.

Key release dates

  • Royal premiere in the United Kingdom: 30 March 1981 (Odeon Haymarket, London).
  • General UK public release followed from 31 March 1981, rolling out to other cities in April and May 1981.
  • North American release came later, with its U.S. theatrical run beginning in late 1981 and wider U.S. release in April 1982.

TL;DR: “Chariots of Fire” is from 1981, produced in the very late 1970s and released to audiences starting that year.

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