Khartoum
1966, English. Directed by Eliot Elisofon & Basil Dearden.
Where the Nile divides, the great Cinerama adventure begins!
English General Charles George Gordon is appointed military governor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by the Prime Minister. Ordered to evacuate Egyptians from the Sudan, Gordon stays on to protect the people of Khartoum, who are under threat of being conquered by a Muslim army.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 135 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Khartoum
Khartoum isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Eliot ElisofonDirector
- Basil DeardenDirector
- Charlton HestonGen. Charles 'Chinese' Gordon
- Laurence OlivierMahdi
- Richard JohnsonColonel Stewart
- Ralph RichardsonWilliam Gladstone
- Alexander KnoxSir Evelyn Baring
- Johnny SekkaKhaleel
- Michael HordernLord Granville
- Zia MohyeddinZobeir Pasha
- Marne MaitlandSheikh Osman
- Nigel GreenGeneral Wolseley
- Hugh WilliamsLord Hartington
- Ralph MichaelSir Charles Dilke
Details
- Released
- 9 June 1966
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robert Ardrey
- Budget
- $6M
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Khartoum: quick answers
Is Khartoum worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 135 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Khartoum?
Khartoum runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does Khartoum have a post-credits scene?
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Khartoum parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Khartoum yet.
Which OTT platform is Khartoum on?
Khartoum isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Khartoum?
If you liked Khartoum, try The Four Feathers, Lawrence of Arabia, The Alamo.
Who directed Khartoum?
Khartoum (1966) was directed by Eliot Elisofon and Basil Dearden and stars Charlton Heston, Laurence Olivier, Richard Johnson.