Guns at Batasi
“Outnumbered A Hundred to One - Yet Fighting Like a Thousand Heroes in a Hell Spot Called Batasi!”
Synopsis
An anachronistic martinet RSM on a remote Colonial African army caught in a local coup d'etat must use his experience to defend those in his care.
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Guns at Batasi ≣ 1964 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-01
Top Cast
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Richard Attenborough
Regimental Sgt. Major Lauderdale
Jack Hawkins
Colonel Deal
Flora Robson
Miss Barker-Wise
John Leyton
Private Wilkes
Mia Farrow
Karen Eriksson
Cecil Parker
Fletcher
Errol John
Boniface
Graham Stark
Dodger
Earl Cameron
Captain Abraham
Percy Herbert
Parkin
David Lodge
Muscles
Bernard Horsfall
Schoolie
John Meillon
Aussie
Horace James
Patrick Holt
Alan Browning
Richard Bidlake
Joe Layode
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 16, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Holles
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- Guns at Batasi
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, George H. Brown Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Guillermin
Robert Holles, Leo Marks, Marshall Pugh, C.M. Pennington-Richards
John Addison
Douglas Slocombe
Max Benedict
George H. Brown
Department Leadership Roster
John Guillermin
Director
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Robert Holles
Screenplay
Leo Marks
Writer
Marshall Pugh
Writer
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Writer
George H. Brown
Producer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Max Benedict
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guns at Batasi
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What is Guns at Batasi about?
An anachronistic martinet RSM on a remote Colonial African army caught in a local coup d'etat must use his experience to defend those in his care.
Who directed Guns at Batasi?
Guns at Batasi was directed by John Guillermin.
Who stars in Guns at Batasi?
The principal cast of Guns at Batasi includes Richard Attenborough, Jack Hawkins, Flora Robson, John Leyton, Mia Farrow.
When was Guns at Batasi released and how long is it?
Guns at Batasi was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Guns at Batasi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Guns at Batasi was composed by John Addison.
Is Guns at Batasi based on a book or true story?
Guns at Batasi is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Holles".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Guns at Batasi?
Guns at Batasi holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).