(1968)Directed by Tony Richardson139 minDrama, History, War

“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.

Trevor Howardas Lord Cardigan

Vanessa Redgraveas Mrs Clarissa Morris

John Gielgudas Lord Raglan

Harry Andrewsas Lord Lucan

Jill Bennettas Mrs. Fanny Duberly

David Hemmingsas Capt. Louis Edward Nolan

BA Ben Arisas Lt. Maxse

Micky Bakeras Trooper Metcalfe

Peter Bowlesas Paymaster Capt. Duberly

LB Leo Brittas General Scarlett

Mark Burnsas Captain Morris

JJ John J. Carneyas Trooper Mitchell

Helen Cherryas Lady Scarlett

Christopher Chittellas Trooper

AC Ambrose Coghillas Lt. Col. Douglas

Howard Marion-Crawfordas Lt. Gen. Sir George Brown

CC Christopher Cunninghamas Farrier

Mark Dignamas Gen. Airey

MD Mick Dillonas Highlander

Alan Dobieas Riding Master Mogg

Georges Doukingas Marshall At. Arnaud

Clive Endersbyas Trooper

Andrew Fauldsas Quaker Preacher

Derek Fukeas Trooper

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