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The Charge of the Light Brigade

1968·Movie·12·139 min·6.2(77)

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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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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
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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.

How and where to watch The Charge of the Light Brigade

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Cast of The Charge of the Light Brigade

Trevor Howard

Trevor Howard

Lord Cardigan

Vanessa Redgrave

Vanessa Redgrave

Mrs Clarissa Morris

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Lord Raglan

Harry Andrews

Harry Andrews

Lord Lucan

Jill Bennett

Jill Bennett

Mrs. Fanny Duberly

David Hemmings

David Hemmings

Capt. Louis Edward Nolan

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Ben Aris

Lt. Maxse

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Micky Baker

Trooper Metcalfe

Peter Bowles

Peter Bowles

Paymaster Capt. Duberly

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Leo Britt

General Scarlett

Mark Burns

Mark Burns

Captain Morris

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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.

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