Eric Liddell: Champion of Conviction

The life of Olympic athlete and missionary Eric Liddell (the subject of Academy Award winner Chariots of Fire) is chronicled in this documentary, which tells his inspiring story through interviews with his biographer and those who knew him. A devout Christian, the Scottish track star refused to compete in an Olympic event held on a Sunday. He went on to missionary work in China, where he was eventually imprisoned by the invading Japanese.

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Movie
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1
Episode Duration
54 mins
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Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
54 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 1, 2008
Season
2008
Average Score
60%
Mean Score
60%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
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0
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0
Genres
Documentary
Country
United States

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The life of Olympic athlete and missionary Eric Liddell (the subject of Academy Award winner Chariots of Fire) is chronicled in this documentary, which tells his inspiring story through interviews with his biographer and those who knew him. A devout Christian, the Scottish track star refused to compete in an Olympic event held on a Sunday. He went on to missionary work in China, where he was eventually imprisoned by the invading Japanese.

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Japanese

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