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

Everything about this film is a triumph, from the casting, acting, animation and sfx. A period anti-war movie to stand there with Zulu and the best! Action packed and humerous toboot!

Great Movie *****

I owned this, but it was stolen from me