The Charge of the Light Brigade

The Charge of the Light Brigade

By Michael Curtiz

  • Genre: Action & Adventure
  • Release Date: 1936-10-20
  • Advisory Rating: NR
  • Runtime: 1h 55min
  • Director: Michael Curtiz
  • Production Company: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • iTunes Price: USD 9.99
  • iTunes Rent Price: USD 3.99
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Errol Flynn ("The Adventures of Robin Hood") and Patrick Knowles ("Auntie Mame," "The Wolf Man") star in this Oscar-winning film about two brothers whose love for the same woman at a perilous Foreign Legion outpost in India leads to the famous "charge" against Surat Kahn. Oscar and Golden Globe-winner and Emmy-nominee Olivia de Havilland ("Gone with the Wind," "The Heiress") provides a romantic edge to this classic adventure. Features specacular battle scenes. Co-stars Oscar and Golden Globe-winner David Niven ("The Pink Panther," "The Bishop's Wife") and Oscar-winner Donald Crisp ("How Green Was My Valley"). Directed by Oscar-winner Michael Curtiz ("Casablanca," "Yankee Doodle Dandy").

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  • Fiction, but so what!

    5
    By elharks
    Yes, this is a work of fiction, but it doesn't matter. The story line is great, the musical score is tremendous and the acting is superb. They don't write lines like you find in this movie very often anymore and the delivery by the actors is top notch. Can you tell, I really like this film and highly recommend it! The charge at the end is something you know is coming throughout, but it still delivers excitement to the viewer. I especially enjoyed the verbal play between Surat Kahn and the British military brass. It's so much more than just conversation! If you've never viewed this film, treat yourself and see it. You'll be happy you did!

  • Very current in light of our war in Afghanistan...

    5
    By Tonjim
    This movie shows how flaws in British foreign policy played out in the lives of her soldiers and highlights the bravery of individuals that far exceeds that of the policy-makers of the day. Great acting, wonderful subplots from a time when acting was required and the directors could not rely on special effects alone.

  • Not historical but not bad.

    3
    By BrettL
    Anyone wishing to see a historical movie about the actual "Charge of the Light Brigade" which took place in the Crimea, not India, would do well to avoid this movie. Otherwise it is not bad.

  • clumsy romance, but fabulous old film

    5
    By tchouli
    the romantic triangle between olivia de haviland and brothers played by patric knowles and errol flynn is but a fragile excuse for one of the most moving war movies of this classic genre. if it were entirely left out, the film would be finer for it. all told though, every performance is an excellent one. i would highly recommend it!

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