The Charge of the Light Brigade
1968, English. Directed by Tony Richardson.
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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.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Tony RichardsonDirector
- Trevor HowardLord Cardigan
- Vanessa RedgraveMrs Clarissa Morris
- John GielgudLord Raglan
- Harry AndrewsLord Lucan
- Jill BennettMrs. Fanny Duberly
- David HemmingsCapt. Louis Edward Nolan
- Ben ArisLt. Maxse
- Micky BakerTrooper Metcalfe
- Peter BowlesPaymaster Capt. Duberly
- Leo BrittGeneral Scarlett
- Mark BurnsCaptain Morris
- John J. CarneyTrooper Mitchell
Details
- Released
- 10 April 1968
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Osborne, Charles Wood, Cecil Woodham-Smith
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What The Charge of the Light Brigade is based on
The Charge of the Light Brigade is based on Charge of the Light Brigade, a battle.
Battle
Charge of the Light Brigade
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The Charge of the Light Brigade: quick answers
Is The Charge of the Light Brigade worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Does The Charge of the Light Brigade have a post-credits scene?
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The Charge of the Light Brigade parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Charge of the Light Brigade on?
The Charge of the Light Brigade isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Charge of the Light Brigade?
If you liked The Charge of the Light Brigade, try The Four Feathers, Sergeant York, Overlord.
Who directed The Charge of the Light Brigade?
The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) was directed by Tony Richardson and stars Trevor Howard, Vanessa Redgrave, John Gielgud.
What is The Charge of the Light Brigade based on?
The Charge of the Light Brigade is based on Charge of the Light Brigade, a battle.