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Khartoum, 1966

Starring: Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier

Directed by: Basil Dearden

Written by: Robert Ardrey

Language: English

Country: UK

Runtime: 134 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.8

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Khartoum can be described as exciting, stylized, and captivating. The plot revolves around leadership, political unrest, and saving the day. The main genres are period, war, and historical. In terms of style, Khartoum is epic. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is set, at least in part, in the desert. Khartoum is located in Africa. It takes place in the Victorian era. It is based on a book. Khartoum has received attention for being critically acclaimed.

Summary of Khartoum

The Arab leader Mahdi is involved in a battle of wits and swords with the British General "Chinese" Gordon. Academy Award Nominations: Best (Original) Story and Screenplay.

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Language:	English
Country:	UK
Release date:	15 June 1966
Runtime:	134 min

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Charlton Heston

as Gen. Charles 'Chinese' Gordon

Laurence Olivier

as The Mahdi

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I must admit I am not a fan of Charlton Heston's acting but he overcame my bias in his first scene. I am impressed with his acting in this film. His English accent was a bit distracting but not enough to detract from this epic... Read and rate it

08.March.2011
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by: freyman
freyman rated this movie0/10

Interesting film...its almost a bit of an allegory for the current situation in Darfur, showing the perils of both intervention and non-intervention. I think Heston carries off Gordon pretty well, though I found it hard to sympathize with his... Read and rate it

04.November.2009
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by: Matt
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