Khartoum
"Where the Nile divides, the great Cinerama adventure begins!"
Originally released in 1966. Khartoum is a history/war film. directed by Basil Dearden. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, and Richard Johnson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (120 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Directors
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
Production Companies
- Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd.
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
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 peop...
Who directed Khartoum?
Khartoum was directed by Basil Dearden.
How long is Khartoum?
Khartoum has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Khartoum released?
Khartoum was released on June 9, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Khartoum?
The main cast of Khartoum includes Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson, Alexander Knox.
Is Khartoum worth watching?
Khartoum has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 120 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.