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Khartoum (1966)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:8
Rotten:1
Average Rating:6.6/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 16 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
US Box Office: $0
Synopsis: This epic historical film chronicles the true story of Sir Charles Gordon, a gallant British general during the 1880s. Gordon accepted the assignment of liberating English citizens and Egyptians... This epic historical film chronicles the true story of Sir Charles Gordon, a gallant British general during the 1880s. Gordon accepted the assignment of liberating English citizens and Egyptians from the Sudan city of Khartoum, which had been invaded by The Mahdi and his Arab forces. But Mahdi proved to be a formidable enemy, setting the stage for numerous bloody, action-packed battles in the desert, with many lives hanging in the balance. [More]
Starring: Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson
Starring: Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson, Alexander Knox, Johnny Sekka
Director: Basil Dearden
Director: Basil Dearden
Reviews for Khartoum
A rousing adventure epic, one that combines big-budget thrills with a welcome sense of historical accuracy.
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