Charge of the Light Brigade

1968 • 130 minutes

About this movie

From director Tony Richardson (Tom Jones) comes this brilliant retelling of tragic events during the Crimean War. Starring Trevor Howard, John Gielgud, David Hemmings and Vanessa Redgrave, this epic political satire is an "impressive achievement" (Box office) that will forever be revered as movie making at its best. British Captain Nolan (Hemmings) is a devoted officer disgusted with his commander, Lord Cardigan (Howard). Lord Raglan (Gielgud) is a foolish officer with misguided war strategies and a fading memory. Together, they are sent to Turkey in response to a Russian invasion. Driven by arrogance and ineptitude, they send hundreds of cavalry to certain death in a climax that is both "harrowing [and] magnificent" (Time).

Ratings and reviews

this film downplays the courage and bravery of the light brigade,they looked like coward tired jackasses here.not soldiers,what a bad film.and it is politically overtoned,but anyway the battle scenes here are neatly done,so i'll give it two stars.

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