The Charge of the Light Brigade
“Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and die”
Synopsis
In 1853, as the British and Russian empires compete to gain and maintain their place in the dreadful Great Game of political intrigues and alliances whose greatest prize is the domination of India and the border territories, Major Geoffrey Vickers must endure several betrayals and misfortunes before he can achieve his revenge at the Balaclava Heights, on October 25, 1854, the most glorious day of the Crimean War.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-06
Top Cast
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Errol Flynn
Major Geoffrey Vickers
Olivia de Havilland
Elsa Campbell
Patric Knowles
Captain Perry Vickers
Henry Stephenson
Sir Charles Macefield
Nigel Bruce
Sir Benjamin Warrenton
Donald Crisp
Colonel Campbell
David Niven
Captain Randall
C. Henry Gordon
Surat Khan
G.P. Huntley
Major Jowett
Robert Barrat
Count Igor Volonoff
Spring Byington
Lady Octavia Warrenton
E. E. Clive
Sir Humphrey Harcourt
J. Carrol Naish
Subahdar-Major Puran Singh
Walter Holbrook
Cornet Barclay
Princess Baba
Prema's Mother
Charles Sedgwick
Cornet Pearson
Scotty Beckett
Prema Singh
George Regas
Wazir
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.28x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Jacoby, Rowland Leigh
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Charge of the Light Brigade
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Michael Jacoby, Rowland Leigh
Max Steiner
Sol Polito
George Amy
Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Jacoby
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Rowland Leigh
Screenplay
George Amy
Editor
Michael Curtiz
Director
Sol Polito
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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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?
In 1853, as the British and Russian empires compete to gain and maintain their place in the dreadful Great Game of political intrigues and alliances whose greatest prize is the domination of India and the border territories, Major Geoffrey Vickers must endure several betrayals and misfortunes before he can achieve his revenge at the Balaclava Heights, on October 25, 1854, the most glorious day of the Crimean War.
Who directed The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The principal cast of The Charge of the Light Brigade includes Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Patric Knowles, Henry Stephenson, Nigel Bruce.
When was The Charge of the Light Brigade released and how long is it?
The Charge of the Light Brigade was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $2.7M at the worldwide box office (2.28 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
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 Max Steiner.
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: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).