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The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936)

Movie ★ 6.6 111 min

Drama Adventure War

In 1853, as the British and Russian empires compete to gain and maintain their place in the dreadful Great Game of political intrigues and alliances whose greatest prize is the domination of India and the border territories, Major Geoffrey Vickers must endure several betrayals and misfortunes before he can achieve his revenge at the Balaclava Heights, on October 25, 1854, the most glorious day of the Crimean War.

Michael Curtiz Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 20, 1936
Runtime
111 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$1.2M
Box office
$2.7M
IMDb
tt0027438
Language

Themes

Cast

Errol Flynn Errol Flynn Major Geoffrey Vickers Olivia de Havilland Olivia de Havilland Elsa Campbell Patric Knowles Patric Knowles Captain Perry Vickers Henry Stephenson Henry Stephenson Sir Charles Macefield Nigel Bruce Nigel Bruce Sir Benjamin Warrenton Donald Crisp Donald Crisp Colonel Campbell David Niven David Niven Captain Randall C. Henry Gordon C. Henry Gordon Surat Khan G.P. Huntley G.P. Huntley Major Jowett Robert Barrat Robert Barrat Count Igor Volonoff Spring Byington Spring Byington Lady Octavia Warrenton E. E. Clive E. E. Clive Sir Humphrey Harcourt J. Carrol Naish J. Carrol Naish Subahdar-Major Puran Singh Walter Holbrook Cornet Barclay Princess Baba Princess Baba Prema's Mother Charles Sedgwick Cornet Pearson Scotty Beckett Scotty Beckett Prema Singh George Regas George Regas Wazir

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Charge of the Light Brigade about?
In 1853, as the British and Russian empires compete to gain and maintain their place in the dreadful Great Game of political intrigues and alliances whose greatest prize is the domination of India and the border territories, Major Geoffrey Vickers must endure several betrayals and misfortunes before he can achieve his revenge at the Balaclava Heights, on October 25, 1854, the most glorious day of the Crimean War.
Who directed The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade stars Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Patric Knowles, Henry Stephenson.
When was The Charge of the Light Brigade released?
The Charge of the Light Brigade is a 1936 drama, adventure, war film.
Where can I watch The Charge of the Light Brigade?
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