UK,
1966, 134 min
(Alternative: 123 min)
Directed by:
Basil DeardenScreenplay:
Robert ArdreyCinematography:
Edward ScaifeComposer:
Frank CordellCast:
Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson, Alexander Knox, Johnny Sekka, Michael Hordern, Nigel Green, Hugh Williams, Leo Genn (more)VOD (2)
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In 1883, British Prime Minister Gladstone (Richardson) dispatches General Charles Gordon (Heston) to Khartoum, Sudan, where thousands of civilians are threatened by a Muslim fanatic, the Mahdi (Olivier), and his army of followers. Gordon gains the Mahdi's respect but can't prevent the Mahdi's men from laying siege to the city. Now, as history hangs in the balance, Gordon faces the fight of his life defending the ancient city of Khartoum. (official distributor synopsis)
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