Khartoum

(1966)Directed by Eliot Elisofon, Basil Dearden134 minHistory, War, Adventure
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.

Charlton Hestonas Gen. Charles 'Chinese' Gordon
Richard Johnsonas Colonel Stewart
Ralph Richardsonas William Gladstone
Alexander Knoxas Sir Evelyn Baring
Johnny Sekkaas Khaleel
Michael Hordernas Lord Granville
Zia Mohyeddinas Zobeir Pasha
Marne Maitlandas Sheikh Osman
Nigel Greenas General Wolseley
Hugh Williamsas Lord Hartington
Ralph Michaelas Sir Charles Dilke
Douglas Wilmeras Khalifa Abdullah
Edward Underdownas Colonel William Hicks
Peter Arneas Major Kitchener/Tewfik Pasha; Khedive of Egypt
Alan Tilvernas Awaan
Roger Delgadoas Sheikh Abdul Rahim
Jerome Willisas Frank Power
Ronald Leigh-Huntas Lord Northbrook
George Pastellas Giriagis Bey
Alec Mangoas Bordeini Bey
Neville Beckeras Assistant, Messenger to Gordon