The Horsemen
“A Horse Worth Killing For. A Dream Worth Dying For.”
Synopsis
In Afghanistan, the ruthless sport of buzkashi is a game of great pride. When Uraz breaks his leg and loses a spirited match, he brings shame to his village, especially his father. After losing his leg below the knee, Uraz, to regain his honor, must learn to ride again and win with a special, one-of-a-kind horse.
Top Cast
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Omar Sharif
Uraz
Leigh Taylor-Young
Zareh
Jack Palance
Tursen
Peter Jeffrey
Hayatal
Srinanda De
Mukhi
George Murcell
Mizrar
Eric Pohlmann
Merchant in Kandahar
Vernon Dobtcheff
Zam Hajji
Saeed Jaffrey
District Chief
John Ruddock
Scribe
Mark Colleano
Rahim
Salmaan Peerzada
Salih
Aziz Resham
Bacha to Ghulam
Leon Lissek
Chikana Proprietor
Vida St. Romaine
Gypsy Woman
Florencio Amarilla
Arabian Man (uncredited)
Ishaq Bux
Amjad Kahn (uncredited)
Carlos Casaravilla
Messenger (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Dalton Trumbo
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- The Horsemen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, John Frankenheimer Productions Inc., Edward Lewis Productions, Afghanfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Dalton Trumbo, Joseph Kessel
Georges Delerue
Claude Renoir
Harold F. Kress
John Frankenheimer, Edward Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
John Frankenheimer
Producer
Pierre Pakamoff
Stunt Coordinator
Dalton Trumbo
Screenplay
Edward Lewis
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Harold F. Kress
Editor
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Pierre-Louis Thévenet
Production Design
Jacqueline Moreau
Costume Design
Chuck Hayward
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Horsemen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Horsemen about?
In Afghanistan, the ruthless sport of buzkashi is a game of great pride. When Uraz breaks his leg and loses a spirited match, he brings shame to his village, especially his father. After losing his leg below the knee, Uraz, to regain his honor, must learn to ride again and win with a special, one-of-a-kind horse.
Who directed The Horsemen?
The Horsemen was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Horsemen?
The principal cast of The Horsemen includes Omar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jack Palance, Peter Jeffrey, Srinanda De.
When was The Horsemen released and how long is it?
The Horsemen was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Horsemen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Horsemen was composed by Georges Delerue.
Is The Horsemen based on a book or true story?
The Horsemen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joseph Kessel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Horsemen?
The Horsemen holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).