The Charge of the Light Brigade
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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.
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The Charge Of The Light Brigade - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-11-09
Top Cast
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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
Ben Aris
Lt. Maxse
Micky Baker
Trooper Metcalfe
Peter Bowles
Paymaster Capt. Duberly
Leo Britt
General Scarlett
Mark Burns
Captain Morris
John J. Carney
Trooper Mitchell
Helen Cherry
Lady Scarlett
Christopher Chittell
Trooper
Ambrose Coghill
Lt. Col. Douglas
Howard Marion-Crawford
Lt. Gen. Sir George Brown
Christopher Cunningham
Farrier
Mark Dignam
Gen. Airey
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 30, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Richardson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Osborne, Charles Wood, Cecil Woodham-Smith
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Charge of the Light Brigade
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Studios
- Woodfall Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Richardson
John Osborne, Charles Wood, Cecil Woodham-Smith
John Addison
David Watkin
Kevin Brownlow, Hugh Raggett
Neil Hartley
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Richardson
Director
John Osborne
Writer
Neil Hartley
Producer
David Walker
Costume Design
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Charles Wood
Writer
Kevin Brownlow
Editor
Hugh Raggett
Editor
Richard Graydon
Stunt Coordinator
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Charge of the Light Brigade
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What is The Charge of the Light Brigade about?
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.
Who directed The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade was directed by Tony Richardson.
Who stars in The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The principal cast of The Charge of the Light Brigade includes Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud, Harry Andrews, Jill Bennett.
When was The Charge of the Light Brigade released and how long is it?
The Charge of the Light Brigade was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Charge of the Light Brigade was composed by John Addison.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).