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Khartoum [DVD] [1966] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

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4.5 out of 5 stars 88 customer reviews
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  • Language: English, Spanish
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French, Spanish
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (88 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000062XF0
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 239,297 in DVD & Blu-ray (See Top 100 in DVD & Blu-ray)

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5.0 out of 5 stars"out of the vast, hot, African nowhere..."
By Alejandra Vernon on 4 Jun. 2004
Format: VHS Tape
Though the historical events in this film took place in 1884-85, there are aspects of it that remind one of today's headlines; this is a sadly underrated film, with a fantastic cast, massive battle scenes, and a beautifully written script about an extraordinary man.
There are scenes that take "artistic license", but the film is quite accurate in its facts on General Gordon; a military genius who hated war, a deeply religious man who worked to end slavery, and who fell in love with the desolate scorching sands and the people of the Sudan.
The pairing of Charlton Heston and Laurence Olivier is fabulous, and their scenes together are riveting. Heston is gaunt in this film, to closer portray the slightly built Gordon, and speaks with a subtle but excellent English accent; Olivier is the fanatic who calls himself The Mahdi ("The Expected One"), waging a holy war with his followers to destroy anyone who opposes his beliefs, with the aim of conquering the world for his fundamentalist faith.
Other wonderful performances come from Richard Johnson as Col. Stewart, Ralph Richardson as Prime Minister Gladstone, Nigel Green as Gen Wolseley, and Johnny Sekka is a delight as Gordon's servant Khaleel.
After British-led Egyptian forces are massacred by The Mahdi's insurgents, the British government asks Egypt to give up the Sudan, and General Gordon is called to evacuate the European and Egyptian civilians from the Sudan; he stays to ward off the terrorists and the siege of Khartoum takes place.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsHeston of Arabia
By websurfer on 22 May 2004
Format: DVD
On this 1966 epic film Charlton Heston plays the British general Charles Gordon, who died figthing the upraise of the Mahaidi muslim fanatics in Khartoum.
Heston gives a very convincing portrayal of the Brithish hero and Laurence Olivier plays an impressive Mahaidi. Also with Ralph Richardson and Nigel Green, this Basil Dearden film is a very nice epic story filled with strong and interesting carachters, action sequences and beautifull sceneary.
The DVD presents a 2.35 widescreen format print with very nice colors and stereo sound.At this price it's a must!
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5.0 out of 5 starsTHE GREATEST
By A Customer on 6 Jan. 2006
Format: DVD
Khartoum brilliantly portrays General Gordons struggle as he attempts to defend the ancient city of Khartoum. It also shows the British government's struggle in convincing Gordon to leave. The Mahdi (played by Laurence OLivier) is shown as an extreme, unstoppable nutter.
Khartoum has everything a good colonial film should contain. Set in an exotic location, has charm, desparation and never forgetting the action!!!
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4.0 out of 5 starsGordon of Khartoum
By Denny H on 12 Jun. 2015
Format: DVD Verified Purchase
An interesting film of the big 1960s historical style with Charlton Heston playing the maverick General 'Chinese' Gordon. Heston plays Gordon well from what I have read about Gordon while Olivier is somewhat curious as the Mahdi. Heston's role is somewhat similar to that he played in '55 Days in Peking', a man under siege, but this time the outcome is not so good for Heston/Gordon. Encouraged by the British government to rescue the Egyptians from Khartoum, Gordon, because of his character and nature is also warned that the government will not accept any responsibility for Khartoum should Gordon exceed his brief, as they know or suspect that he will. Plausible denial. The British feel they have to do something but at the same time do not wish to be embroiled in a religious revolt.Gordon fully acknowledges his role but on arriving at Khartoum discovers that events have overtaken him and forces him to remain in Khartoum and hope for relief. Unlike Peking, it did not arrive in time to save Gordon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars... test of time well and really is an enjoyablewatch. With excellent acting by all concerned
By Adrian White on 1 Feb. 2015
Format: DVD Verified Purchase
This is another of those classic films that has stood the test of time well and really is an enjoyable watch. With excellent acting by all concerned, particularly from the two protagonists Heston and Olivier, superb filming and an absorbing historical element this is one of those Hollywood epics that I could watch time and time again. If you are the type of person that enjoys the likes of El Cid, Lawrence of Arabia, or Ben Hur then this really is a DVD that you should add to your library. Snuggled up nice and warm with tea & biccies at hand while watching this film with the rest of the family on a cold and miserable Sunday afternoon...life IS good !!!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA TREASURE
By Robert F on 12 July 2014
Format: Blu-ray
Great film, has always been a favourite.
this blu ray is beautifully restored, nice sharp picture, audio is very good but in HD.2.0 pity its not got the 5.1 mix that I believe exsists.
performances are brilliant Olivier is outstanding.
would recommend this disc.
well done Twilight Time, may you give us many more treasures.
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4.0 out of 5 starsCharlton of Khartoum
By R. A. Lloyd-Jones on 15 April 2014
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This classic epic definitely caused a great revival in interest in, and admiration for, General Gordon who had been badly dissed by Lytton Strachey's 1919 'Eminent Victorians'. The issues of the 1880s, notably Gladstone's political problems, are sketched in reasonably well, though the British presence in Egypt is not really explained. There's a wonderful (if inaccurate) opening scene with the massacre of Hicks's army, both sides, Egyptians and Mahdists, reasonably well-represented. Charlton Heston's great admiration for Gordon shines through, though his idiosyncratic Christianity is only hinted at. Gordon, who famously only carried a cane in the midst of terrible battles, might not have approved Mr Heston's American love of guns, but he is portrayed here as the (relatively) modest hero that he was (and probably would have liked the film!). Olivier's performance as the Mahdi is on one level extremely embarrassing, but if you can overcome its excruciatingness, there remains, deep down, some understanding of the great charismatic Sudanese leader. Of course Gordon and the Mahdi never really met, though it is nice that Larry and Charlton did. The lack of women in Gordon's real life is reflected in the film, though there's a fine belly-dancing scene - slightly based on a real incident - when he's entertained by the silent, utterly corrupt-looking Khedive of Egypt! What better way to pass a Sunday afternoon with a DVD?
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