Khartoum

Synopsis: In 1880s Sudan, thousands of British-led Egyptian troops are massacred by the forces of Arab fanatic Muhammad Ahmad (Laurence Olivier), who believes he is the Mahdi, and nothing less than Mohammed’s chosen warrior in battling against Anglo-Egyptian rule. Legendary Major General Charles George Gordon (Charlton Heston) is sent by Prime Minister William Gladstone (Ralph Richardson) to save the city of Khartoum from the Mahdi, but given only one aide (Richard Johnson), limited support from the British government that sent him there, and a fearless opponent determined to create a new empire, Gordon sees that further bloodshed is imminent. A pointed study of English colonialism, religious fanaticism, and the nature of heroism and sacrifice.

-Audio Commentary with Film Historians Lem Dobbs, Julie Kirgo, and Nick Redman
-New video interview with film historian Sheldon Hall
-Original theatrical trailer
-Booklet featuring a new essay by Phil Hoad, alongside a selection of rare archival imagery.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1966
Notes: Dual format: Region B Blu-ray and Region 2 DVD.
Subjects: Film studies; History
Keywords: colonial history; Sudan; Great Britain

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