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Khartoum is a 1966 British epic war film written by Robert Ardrey and directed by Basil Dearden. It stars Charlton Heston as British General Charles "Chinese" Gordon and Laurence Olivier as Muhammad Ahmed (a Sudanese leader whose devotees proclaimed him the Mahdi), with a supporting cast that includes Richard Johnson and Ralph Richardson.
- $6 million or $8 million
- Julian Blaustein
A historical film about the siege of Khartoum in 1885, where British General Charles Gordon (Charlton Heston) defends the city against the Muslim Army led by the Mahdi (Sir Laurence Olivier). The film features impressive battle scenes, a nomination for an Oscar, and a controversial casting of Olivier in blackface.
- (8K)
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Basil Dearden, Eliot Elisofon
- 1966-06-15
In 1883, William Gladstone (Ralph Richardson), Britain's prime minister, enlists reputable Gen. Gordon (Charlton Heston) to smooth over the situation in Sudan after a brutal battle has left several...
- (90)
- Charlton Heston
- Basil Dearden
- History, Drama, Action
A historical epic film about the siege of Khartoum in 1884-1885, where British General Charles Gordon (Charlton Heston) defends the city against a Muslim army led by Mohammed Ahmed el Mahdi (Sir Laurence Olivier). See the plot details, cast and crew, trivia, and user reviews on IMDb.
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Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Epic story of the British general who fell to the Arabs in 1885. Cast & Crew. Read More. Basil Dearden. Director. Charlton Heston. Gen. Charles Gordon. Laurence Olivier. The Mahdi. Richard Johnson. Col. J. D. H. Stewart. Ralph Richardson. Prime Minister Gladstone.
This exhilarating military spectacle, highlighted by powerful performances from Laurence Olivier and Charlton Heston, chronicles Britain's 1883 crisis in the Sudan and the siege of Khartoum. 1,405 IMDb 6.8 2 h 16 min 1966. X-Ray 18+. Action · Adventure · Ambitious · Serious.