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Khartoum

U19662h 14mBasil Dearden,Eliot Elisofon
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%

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"Where the Nile divides, the great Cinerama adventure begins!"

English General Charles George Gordon is appointed military governor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by the Prime Minister. Ordered to evacuate Egyptians from the Sudan, Gordon stays on to protect the people of Khartoum, who are under threat of being conquered by a Muslim army.

HistoryWarAdventure
AfricaSiegeBritish EmpireIslamSudanVictorian EnglandDesertInsurgentDecapitated HeadBritish Colonialism

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Frequently asked questions

What is Khartoum (1966) about?

English General Charles George Gordon is appointed military governor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by the Prime Minister. Ordered to evacuate Egyptians from the Sudan, Gordon stays on to protect the people of Khartoum, who are under threat of being conquered by a Muslim army.

Who stars in Khartoum?

Khartoum stars Charlton Heston (Gen. Charles 'Chinese' Gordon), Laurence Olivier (Mahdi), Richard Johnson (Colonel Stewart), Ralph Richardson (William Gladstone), Alexander Knox (Sir Evelyn Baring). The film was directed by Basil Dearden.

How long is Khartoum?

Khartoum has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated U.

Is Khartoum worth watching?

Khartoum holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of History, War, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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