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TITLE: |
Khartoum. [videorecording] |
PUBLISHED: |
US : Metro Goldwyn Mayer ; c2002. |
DESCRIPTION: |
1 videodisc (2 hrs. 16 min.) : sd., col. , 1/2 in. |
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Academy Award and Oscar. |
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Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson and Ralph Richardson. |
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In 1883, British Prime Minister Gladstone (Ralph Richardson) dispatches General Charles Gordon (Heston) to Khartoum, Sudan, where thousands of civilians are threatened by a Muslim fanatic, the Mahdi (Oliver), and his army of followers. Gordon gains the Mahdi's respect but can't prevent the Mahdi's men from laying siege to the city. Now, as history hangs in the balance, Gordon faces the fight of his life defending the ancient city of Khartoum. |
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DVD |
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English |
SUBJECT: |
Adventure films |
SUBJECT: |
Khartoum (Sudan) --History--Siege, 1884-1885--Drama |
ADDED ENTRY: |
Heston, Charlton |
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Olivier, Laurence |
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Johnson, Richard |
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Richardson, Ralph |
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Metro Goldwyn Mayer |
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