Khartoum(1966)
“Where the Nile divides, the great Cinerama adventure begins!”
Overview
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.
Director
Basil Dearden
Studio
Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd.
Budget
$6M
Cast
Charlton Heston
as Gen. Charles 'Chinese' Gordon
Laurence Olivier
as Mahdi
Richard Johnson
as Colonel Stewart
Ralph Richardson
as William Gladstone
Alexander Knox
as Sir Evelyn Baring
Johnny Sekka
as Khaleel
Michael Hordern
as Lord Granville
Zia Mohyeddin
as Zobeir Pasha
Marne Maitland
as Sheikh Osman
Nigel Green
as General Wolseley
Hugh Williams
as Lord Hartington
Ralph Michael
as Sir Charles Dilke
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1966
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$6M
Production Companies
Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd. • United Artists
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Khartoum?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Khartoum (1966).
What is Khartoum 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 directed Khartoum?▼
Khartoum was directed by Basil Dearden and released in 1966. It is a history, war, adventure film.
How long is Khartoum?▼
Khartoum has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Khartoum?▼
The cast of Khartoum includes Charlton Heston as Gen. Charles 'Chinese' Gordon, Laurence Olivier as Mahdi, Richard Johnson as Colonel Stewart, Ralph Richardson as William Gladstone, Alexander Knox as Sir Evelyn Baring and more.
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