A chronicle of events that led to the British involvement in the Crimean War against Russia and which led to the siege of Sevastopol and the fierce Battle of Balaclava on October 25...
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A chronicle of events that led to the British involvement in the Crimean War against Russia and which led to the siege of Sevastopol and the fierce Battle of Balaclava on October 25, 1854 which climaxed with the heroic, but near-disastrous calvary charge made by the British Light Brigade against a Russian artillery battery in a small valley which resulted in the near-destruction of the brigade due to error of judgement and rash planning on part by the inept British commanders.
Written by Matthew Patay
Director Cameo:
[Tony Richardson]
in a walk-on bit part
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Goofs
Continuity:
When Nolan falls from his horse in the final charge he falls on his right side with right arm above his head. However when we see him at the end, as his friend Capt. Morris is walking past, he is now on his left side with his left hand above his head.
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Quotes
Mogg:
(when a young officer faints at the sight of a man being flogged): Always one of your younger type of hofficer fetches up or flops over. They fades away like Lily at bedtime. See more »
Crazy Credits
Closing credits roll over a drawing of a dead horse, with the buzzing of
flies in the soundtrack.
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