by Basil Dearden · United Artists · DVD · EAN 8420266995391
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«Kartum» is Basil Dearden's 1966 epic film starring Charlton Heston and Laurence Olivier, on DVD.
Set in 1883, it recounts the siege of Khartoum in Sudan, where British general Charles Gordon (Charlton Heston) tries to defend the city against the advance of the Mahdist religious leader, the Mahdi (Laurence Olivier). The story combines historical drama, war action and the duel between the two characters, with grand desert battle scenes. Ralph Richardson plays British prime minister Gladstone.
Released on DVD by United Artists, with a running time of 130 minutes. Audio includes Spanish, English, French, German and Italian, with subtitles in Spanish and English.
