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The Charge of the Light Brigade
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The Charge of the Light Brigade

1968 · 139 min Drama History War
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Tony Richardson

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

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

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