The Charge of the Light Brigade

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19682h 19m6.2(79 votes)

DramaHistoryWar

Synopsis

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.

The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) is a drama, history, and war film directed by Tony Richardson. It stars Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, and John Gielgud. The film runs for 2 hours 19 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 79 votes.

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Director

Tony Richardson

Cast

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

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Who stars in The Charge of the Light Brigade?

The Charge of the Light Brigade stars Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud, and Harry Andrews, and was directed by Tony Richardson.

How long is The Charge of the Light Brigade?

The Charge of the Light Brigade has a runtime of 2 hours 19 minutes.

When did The Charge of the Light Brigade come out?

The Charge of the Light Brigade was released in 1968.

What genre is The Charge of the Light Brigade?

The Charge of the Light Brigade is a drama, history, and war film.

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The Charge of the Light Brigade holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.