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The Charge of the Light Brigade

1219682h 19mTony Richardson
IMDb 6.6

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"Theirs is not to reason why..."

During the Crimean War between Britain and Russia in the 1850s, a British cavalry division, led by the overbearing Lord Cardigan, engages in an infamously reckless strategic debacle against a Russian artillery battery.

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HeroPoliticsBritish ArmyBritish EmpireRemakeHonorRussian SoldierMassacreDisciplineHussars

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) about?

During the Crimean War between Britain and Russia in the 1850s, a British cavalry division, led by the overbearing Lord Cardigan, engages in an infamously reckless strategic debacle against a Russian artillery battery.

Who stars in The Charge of the Light Brigade?

The Charge of the Light Brigade stars Trevor Howard (Lord Cardigan), Vanessa Redgrave (Mrs Clarissa Morris), John Gielgud (Lord Raglan), Harry Andrews (Lord Lucan), Jill Bennett (Mrs. Fanny Duberly). The film was directed by Tony Richardson.

How long is The Charge of the Light Brigade?

The Charge of the Light Brigade has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1968. It is rated 12.

Is The Charge of the Light Brigade worth watching?

The Charge of the Light Brigade holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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