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Khartoum [DVD] [1966]

DVD ~ Charlton Heston
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  • Actors: Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson, Alexander Knox
  • Directors: Basil Dearden, Eliot Elisofon
  • Writers: Robert Ardrey
  • Producers: Julian Blaustein
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, French, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: MGM Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 31 Mar 2003
  • Run Time: 123 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000089AUD
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,294 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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 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 manoeuvring and the unconventional heroics of another colourful British maverick abroad. --Sean Axmaker


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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Heston of Arabia, 22 May 2004
By websurfer (Portugal) - See all my reviews
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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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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "out of the vast, hot, African nowhere...", 4 Jun 2004
By Alejandra Vernon "artist & illustrator" (Long Beach, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Khartoum [VHS] [1966] (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.
The sweeping panoramas of the desert and the Nile river are sumptuous (cinematography by Edward Scaife), and the Frank Cordell score is terrific, though it owes a bit to Maurice Jarre's music for "Lawrence of Arabia"; released 6 years earlier, "Lawrence" has some comparisons to this film, as they are both about adventurous men of courage who felt comfortable in Arab lands.
This film sparked my imagination and made me want to know more about Gordon's fascinating life and the history that surrounded him, and it is one I could watch repeatedly. Total running time is 134 minutes.
"...but there is this: A world with no room for the Gordons, is a world that will return to the sands".

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE GREATEST, 6 Jan 2006
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars A old classic
Khartoum is a old classic, the classic kolossal war-historic movie, dominated by a giant like Heston, perfectly fitted for the role of Gordon Pasha (also like in 55 days in Peking... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Empe

5.0 out of 5 stars I was at the opening night in Paris when 14 years old!...
And you justly would say... so what?
Well in the first place it was a CINERAMA kind of big screen and the fact that I had convinced my grandaunt (sister of my grandmother)... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2007 by Alejo

3.0 out of 5 stars Old fashioned historical action oriented biopic
As a boy, Khartoum was the sort of movie that you looked forward to watching on TV on a Saturday night or Sunday afternoon. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2007 by WJ Davidson

5.0 out of 5 stars A view of Empire that the politically correct won't like
This is a superb film. Charlton Heston is the lead; he plays the part of 'China' Gordon, whose task is to stop the spread of the Mad Mehdi ( a mad Islamist, hellbent on spreading... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2004 by Pope is AntiChrist!

4.0 out of 5 stars Heston, brilliant as usual, complete with epic battle scenes
Khartoum, the Sudan in late Victorian times. An Islamic leader, the 'Mehdi' ( Olivier )has started a rising of the native people. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2000

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