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Khartoum

Poster for the movie "Khartoum"
Poster for the movie "Khartoum"

Khartoum (1966)

134 min - History, War, Adventure - 9 June 1966
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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.

Writers:  Robert Ardrey
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The Bounty

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The Bounty (1984)

132 min - Action, Drama, History - 4 May 1984
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The familiar story of Lieutenant Bligh, whose cruelty leads to a mutiny on his ship. This version follows both the efforts of Fletcher Christian to get his men beyond the reach of British retribution, and the epic voyage of Lieutenant Bligh to get his loyalists safely to East Timor in a tiny lifeboat.

Director:  Roger Donaldson
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Spartacus

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Spartacus (1960)

197 min - History, War, Drama, Adventure - 13 October 1960
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The rebellious Thracian Spartacus, born and raised a slave, is sold to Gladiator trainer Batiatus. After weeks of being trained to kill for the arena, Spartacus turns on his owners and leads the other slaves in rebellion. As the rebels move from town to town, their numbers swell as escaped slaves join their ranks. Under the leadership of Spartacus, they make their way to southern Italy, where they will cross the sea and return to their homes.

Writers:  Plutarch
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