Cast :Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson and
Ralph Richardson. Directed by: Basil Deadren.
Format : VCD
"Exceptional. A Truly Great Spectacle.” “Khartoum is nothing
less than superb!” Academy AwardÒ, winners* Charlton Heston and
Laurence Olivier face off in this epic, stirring drama of two men and two empires.
Filmed in glorious Cinerama, with stunning desert battles staged by the creator
of the Ben-Hur chariot race, Khartoum is a “magnificently staged action
spectacle [with] outstanding portrayals” (Boxoffice) and breathtaking
cinematography. In 1883, British Prime Minister Gladstone (Ralph 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.
FACT FROM THE VAULT: The Oscar, – nominated script departs from historical
accuracy in only one major instance: General Gordon and the Mahdi corresponded
but never actually met.
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