Charge of the Lancers
“Spectacular zero hour! Adventure into the jaws of death!”
Synopsis
As the Crimean War rages, British Capt. Eric Evoir and Maj. Bruce Lindsey are sent to the Crimea to protect a top-secret cannon capable of blasting through the walls of a nearby Russian fort. Lindsey, unfortunately, is captured by the Russians, who subject him to brutal interrogations. It's up to Evoir to save him. Along the way, Evoir meets a beautiful gypsy girl and begins an affair as intense as the war itself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent
- Original Title
- Charge of the Lancers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Castle
Robert E. Kent
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
William Castle
Director
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Charge of the Lancers
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What is Charge of the Lancers about?
As the Crimean War rages, British Capt. Eric Evoir and Maj. Bruce Lindsey are sent to the Crimea to protect a top-secret cannon capable of blasting through the walls of a nearby Russian fort. Lindsey, unfortunately, is captured by the Russians, who subject him to brutal interrogations. It's up to Evoir to save him. Along the way, Evoir meets a beautiful gypsy girl and begins an affair as intense as the war itself.
Who directed Charge of the Lancers?
Charge of the Lancers was directed by William Castle.
Who stars in Charge of the Lancers?
The principal cast of Charge of the Lancers includes Paulette Goddard, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Karin Booth, Richard Wyler, Ivan Triesault.
When was Charge of the Lancers released and how long is it?
Charge of the Lancers was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charge of the Lancers?
Charge of the Lancers holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).