

The Charge of the Light Brigade
“Theirs is not to reason why...”
During the Crimean War between Britain and Russia in the 1850s, a British cavalry division, led by the overbearing Lord Cardigan, engages in an infamously reckless strategic debacle against a Russian artillery battery.
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| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
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About The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade is a 1968 English-language drama, history and war film directed by Tony Richardson. The cast is led by Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
The Charge of the Light Brigade was produced by Woodfall Film Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on April 10, 1968, and carries a 12 certification.
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Writers
- John Osborne, Charles Wood, Cecil Woodham-Smith
- Release date
- April 10, 1968
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 12
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Woodfall Film Productions
The Charge of the Light Brigade cast & crew
The Charge of the Light Brigade was directed by Tony Richardson and written by John Osborne, Charles Wood, and Cecil Woodham-Smith.
The cast features Trevor Howard as Lord Cardigan, Vanessa Redgrave as Mrs Clarissa Morris, John Gielgud as Lord Raglan, Harry Andrews as Lord Lucan, Jill Bennett as Mrs. Fanny Duberly, and David Hemmings as Capt. Louis Edward Nolan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Addison, cinematography is by David Watkin, and it was produced by Neil Hartley.
Is The Charge of the Light Brigade worth watching?
The Charge of the Light Brigade holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 19m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and war, The Charge of the Light Brigade is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Charge of the Light Brigade

Trevor Howard
Lord Cardigan

Vanessa Redgrave
Mrs Clarissa Morris

John Gielgud
Lord Raglan

Harry Andrews
Lord Lucan

Jill Bennett
Mrs. Fanny Duberly

David Hemmings
Capt. Louis Edward Nolan
Ben Aris
Lt. Maxse
Micky Baker
Trooper Metcalfe

Peter Bowles
Paymaster Capt. Duberly
Leo Britt
General Scarlett

Mark Burns
Captain Morris
John J. Carney
Trooper Mitchell
The Charge of the Light Brigade — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Charge of the Light Brigade in United States?
The Charge of the Light Brigade is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel in United States.
▸Is The Charge of the Light Brigade on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Charge of the Light Brigade is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Charge of the Light Brigade in?
The Charge of the Light Brigade is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade runs 2 hours 19 minutes (139 minutes).
▸What is The Charge of the Light Brigade rated?
The Charge of the Light Brigade is rated 12. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 77 ratings.











