Khartoum 1960

In 1883, British Major General Charles "Chinese" Gordon is appointed Governor-General of Sudan to quell a violent uprising by the Mahdi, a charismatic religious leader. Gordon arrives in Khartoum to find the city on the brink of siege, facing overwhelming odds against the Mahdi's fanatical forces. The film chronicles Gordon's valiant but ultimately doomed defense of the city against the siege.

Khartoum received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with praise often directed towards its epic scope, historical ambition, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Charlton Heston and Laurence Olivier. However, some critics found the film to be ponderous and its historical narrative somewhat simplified.

• Praised for its grand scale and historical reenactment.

• Charlton Heston and Laurence Olivier deliver strong performances.

• Some critics found the pacing slow and the historical account too broad.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's historical drama and the performances of its stars, viewing it as a classic war epic. Some found it a bit lengthy but engaging.

Nominated for 2 Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Song ('When a Boy Meets a Girl').

The film was shot in Panavision and filmed on location in Khartoum, Sudan, as well as in Egypt and Italy, making it one of the few major Hollywood productions to film extensively in Sudan at the time.