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Khartoum

1966, Movie, R, 134 mins

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This richly photographed historical epic is saved from utter boredom and vacuity by its massive all-star cast and a generous budget. Heston is more impressive than usual in this colorful pageant with his authoritative portrayal of that mystical British general, Sir Charles "Chinese" Gordon, who was killed on January 26, 1885, by fanatical Sudanese tribesmen under the leadership of a religious zealot after they overran Khartoum following a 317-day siege. Gordon, a paradoxical... read more leave a comment
Year: 1966
Rated R

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Cast
Charlton Heston: Gen. Charles Gordon
Laurence Olivier: The Mahdi
Richard Johnson: Col. J.D.H. Stewart
Ralph Richardson: Mr. Gladstone
Alexander Knox: Sir Evelyn Baring
Johnny Sekka: Khaleel

 

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