For me, the best movie ever made

Rating: Null/10 (22 March 2003)

For me, this is unequivocally the best movie ever made. I found it so inspirational that it changed my life. The Harold Abrams character is the core of the film. His ruthless need to win is what made the film for me. Also, the score by Vangelis is one of the best in the history of film.

Spoilers below:
Harold Abrams went on to become the Grand Old Man of British Athletics, though he never ran well again after winning the Gold.
Eric Lidell, like Abrams, was a sprinter, specializing in the 100 meters. He wasn't expected to hold up in the 400 meters. He easily took the lead at the beginning of the race, as expected, and then just never let up. He set the world record in winning.