The Charge of The Light Brigade

– A chronicle of events that led to the British involvement in the Crimean War against Russia and whic..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 19 Minutes
Release Year:
1968
The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968)

A chronicle of events that led to the British involvement in the Crimean War against Russia and which led to the siege of Sevastopol and the fierce Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854 which climaxed with the heroic, but near-disastrous calvary charge made by the British Light Brigade against a Russian artillery battery in a small valley which resulted in the near-destruction of the brigade due to error of judgement and rash planning on part by the inept British commanders.

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Producing Country:
UK
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Genre:

The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) - Trailer

Release Date:

11 Oct 1968

Language:

English, French, Russian

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Tony Richardson

Writer:

Charles Wood (screenplay), Cecil Woodham-Smith (additional source material "The Reason Why")

Main Actors:

Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud, Harry Andrews

Plot:

A chronicle of events that led to the British involvement in the Crimean War against Russia and which led to the siege of Sevastopol and the fierce Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854 which climaxed with the heroic, but near-disastrous cavalry charge made by the British Light Brigade against a Russian artillery battery in a small valley which resulted in the near-destruction of the brigade due to error of judgment and rash planning on part by the inept British commanders.

Awards:

Nominated for 6 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10