# Khartoum (1966)

> A grand, tragic desert epic follows General Gordon as political hesitation and religious revolt converge on besieged Khartoum.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18351

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: History, War, Adventure
- Director: Basil Dearden, Eliot Elisofon
- Cast: Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson, Ralph Richardson, Alexander Knox, Johnny Sekka, Michael Hordern, Zia Mohyeddin
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060588/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: grand, grave, tragic, classic cinema viewing, historical film marathon

## Synopsis

A tale of courage and defiance in the face of overwhelming odds.

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