Post by Radrook Admin on Jul 18, 2022 14:35:21 GMT -5
Khartoum
A spectacular historical epic set in 1885... Commanded by a determined religious leader called 'The Mahdi' (Laurence Olivier), 80,000 fierce Sudanese warriors massacre 8,000 untrained, British-led Egyptian troops in the desert, 100 miles beyond Khartoum. British Prime Minister Gladstone (Sir Ralph Richardson) learns of the slaughter and that The Mahdi is determined to claim the great city of Khartoum to prove his divine mission and power. General Charles 'Chinese' Gordon (Charlton Heston) is persuaded to try to make peace. He must also find a way to evacuate the Egyptian army defending Khartoum and protect its inhabitants. Directed by Basil Dearden. The stunning action sequences were directed by Yakima Canutt.
Provider
MGM
Release date
1966
Running time
2:16:10
English
Actors
Charlton Heston
Laurence Olivier
Ralph Richardson
Directors
Basil Deardon
Eliot Elisofon
Producer
Julian Blaustein
Writer
Robert Ardrey
Genres
Action & adventure
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