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Khartoum

1966·Movie·U·134 min·6.3(125)

Where the Nile divides, the great Cinerama adventure begins!

English General Charles George Gordon is appointed military governor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by the Prime Minister. Ordered to evacuate Egyptians from the Sudan, Gordon stays on to protect the people of Khartoum, who are under threat of being conquered by a Muslim army.

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Where to watch Khartoum in United States

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Where is Khartoum streaming around the world?

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About Khartoum

Khartoum is a 1966 English-language history, war and adventure film directed by Basil Dearden and Eliot Elisofon. The cast is led by Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Khartoum was produced by Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd. and United Artists and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 9, 1966, and carries a U certification.

Director
Basil Dearden, Eliot Elisofon
Writers
Robert Ardrey
Release date
June 9, 1966
Original language
English
Age rating
U
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$6 million
Production
Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd., United Artists
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Khartoum cast & crew

Khartoum was directed by Basil Dearden and Eliot Elisofon and written by Robert Ardrey.

The cast features Charlton Heston as Gen. Charles 'Chinese' Gordon, Laurence Olivier as Mahdi, Richard Johnson as Colonel Stewart, Ralph Richardson as William Gladstone, Alexander Knox as Sir Evelyn Baring, and Johnny Sekka as Khaleel.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Frank Cordell, cinematography is by Edward Scaife, and it was produced by Julian Blaustein.

Is Khartoum worth watching?

Khartoum holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 125 ratings, a solidly received history films.

At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy history, war, and adventure, Khartoum is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Khartoum

In United States, you can stream Khartoum on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Khartoum

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

Gen. Charles 'Chinese' Gordon

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Mahdi

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Colonel Stewart

Ralph Richardson

Ralph Richardson

William Gladstone

Alexander Knox

Alexander Knox

Sir Evelyn Baring

Johnny Sekka

Johnny Sekka

Khaleel

Michael Hordern

Michael Hordern

Lord Granville

Zia Mohyeddin

Zia Mohyeddin

Zobeir Pasha

Marne Maitland

Marne Maitland

Sheikh Osman

Nigel Green

Nigel Green

General Wolseley

Hugh Williams

Hugh Williams

Lord Hartington

Ralph Michael

Ralph Michael

Sir Charles Dilke

Khartoum — FAQs

Where can I watch Khartoum in United States?

Khartoum is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.

Is Khartoum on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Khartoum is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Khartoum in?

Khartoum is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Khartoum?

Khartoum runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

What is Khartoum rated?

Khartoum is rated U. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 125 ratings.

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