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Hugh Hudson

British director (1936–2023)

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Lived 1936–2023, aged 87United Kingdom
United Kingdom flagUnited KingdomDirectorsMovie Director
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    27 languages
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  • Era
    1936–2023
    Aged 87
  • Known for
    Chariots of Fire
    1981
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Updated 2026-06-11

Hugh Hudson was an English film director. He is known for directing the 1981 Academy Award and BAFTA Award Best Picture Chariots of Fire, after beginning his career making documentaries and television commercials. He continued to direct commercials while making films, which included the British Airways face advertisement from 1989 made in collaboration with London-based advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi.

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Movie Director
Category
Directors
Country
United Kingdom
Last updated
2026-06-11
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    National Board of Review Award for Best Film
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Category
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Profile type
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Status
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Born
August 25, 1936
Died
February 10, 2023
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