In 1981, the Academy Award Winning film was about two runners Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddel competing in the 1924 Olympics. What was the name of the film, and in which city did the 1924 Olympic Games take place?

The 1981 Academy Award winner for Best Picture, "Chariots of Fire," dramatizes the true story of two British athletes, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, on their quest for gold at the 1924 Summer Olympics. These games were notably hosted in Paris, France, marking the second time the city had staged the prestigious event. The film explores the motivations of the two runners: Abrahams, an English Jew, runs to overcome prejudice, while Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian, runs for the glory (Review) of God.

The narrative delves into the personal and societal pressures each athlete faced. Abrahams, a student at Cambridge University, enlists a professional coach to hone his skills, a move considered unconventional at the time. Liddell's story is marked by a significant moral dilemma when he discovers the heats for his best event, the 100-meter dash, are scheduled on a Sunday. His refusal to run on the Sabbath due to his religious convictions leads him to switch to the 400-meter race.

The climax of the film unfolds at the Stade de Colombes in Paris, where the track and field events were held. In a triumphant turn of events, Harold Abrahams wins the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint. Eric Liddell, competing in the longer and more grueling 400-meter race, also achieves a stunning victory, securing his own gold medal. The film's powerful storytelling, coupled with its iconic musical score by Vangelis, captured the hearts of audiences and the praise of critics, securing its place in cinematic history.