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Khartoum [DVD]

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Genre Drama
Format NTSC, Anamorphic, Dolby, Color, DVD, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dubbed, Subtitled
Contributor Charlton Heston, Alan Tilvern, Marne Maitland, Douglas Wilmer, Edward Underdown, Laurence Olivier, Lisa Guiraut, Michael Anthony, Eliot Elisofon, Basil Dearden, Roger Delgado, Ralph Michael, Alec Mango, Peter Arne, Richard Johnson, Alexander Knox, Nigel Green, Zia Mohyeddin, Johnny Sekka, Leo Genn, Ralph Richardson, Hugh Williams, George Pastell, Jerome Willis, Michael Hordern, Ronald Leigh-Hunt See more
Language English, Spanish
Runtime 2 hours and 16 minutes
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Academy AwardÂ(r) winners* Charlton Heston and Laurence Olivier face off in this epic, stirring drama of two men and two empires. Filmed in glorious CineramaÂ(r), with stunning desertbattles 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. *Heston: Actor, Ben-Hur (1959). Olivier: Actor, Hamlet (1948); Lifetime Achievement (1978); Outstanding Achievement as Actor, Producer and Director on Henry V (1946)

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Set in the expanse of the Sudan desert in the midst of holy war, Khartoum (1966) plays like an attempt to work the Lawrence of Arabia magic on the (mostly) true story of eccentric British general Charles "Chinese" Gordon in 1884 North Africa. The magnificent opening desert battle suggests David Lean's epic sweep, at least until the film settles into a more modest story of political games, military standoffs, and a battle of wits and wiles between two fierce leaders. Charlton Heston plays the wily Christian soldier as cocky, unconventional maverick, and Laurence Olivier (behind heavy make-up and a thick black beard) is almost as good as his cagey nemesis the Mahdi, the Islamic holy warrior on a mission of annihilation. More talk than spectacle, the film falls short of Lawrence but is nonetheless a compelling story of colonial politics, cynical maneuvering, and the unconventional heroics of another colorful British maverick abroad. --Sean Axmaker

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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 2.4 ounces
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Eliot Elisofon, Basil Dearden
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Anamorphic, Dolby, Color, DVD, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dubbed, Subtitled
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours and 16 minutes
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2002
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson, Alexander Knox
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French, Spanish
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Spanish, French
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Unqualified (DTS ES 6.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ MGM (Video & DVD)
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000062XF0
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,402 ratings

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Khartoum in Cinerama
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Khartoum in Cinerama
1966's Khartoum is an all star Cinerama achievement, based on the true story of the British Sudan set during the early to mid-1880's. Beautifully and epically filmed in three locations in Egypt, plus in London.See this breathtaking Cinerama motion picture the way it was meant to be watched - in widescreen, coupled with today's crisp stereo surround sound.The movie is based on a very important historical confrontation between Victorian English General Charles 'Chinese' Gordon, played by Charlton Heston, and a radical Muslim warlord who believed himself to be Islamic 'Mahdi' or 'The Expected One', played by the marvelously well cast English actor, Laurence Olivier. The Mahdi declares a total jihad against all infidels (sounds like today).Ironically the current Islamic dictatorship of OPEC's Iran have publicly stated they are attempting to provoke the 'return of the Mahdi' so he can 'assist the Muslims in destroying the infidels'. History does indeed repeat itself.Some of the other exceptional cast members include: Richard Johnson ... Col. J.D.H. Stewart Ralph Richardson ... William Gladstone Alexander Knox ... Sir Evelyn Baring Johnny Sekka ... Khaleel Michael Hordern ... Lord Granville Zia Mohyeddin ... Zobeir Pasha Marne Maitland ... Sheikh Osman Nigel Green ... Gen. Wolseley Peter Arne ... Maj. KitchenerOscar nominated English composer Frank Cordell's rousing musical score will pleasingly linger after viewing the this exceptional film.Khartoum -- where the Nile divides, the great Cinerama adventure begins!
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Zim14
5.0 out of 5 stars Un film époustouflant
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great film
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