The Horsemen (1971)

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Released:
1971-08-16

Overview:
In Afghanistan, the ruthless sport of buzkashi is a game of great pride. When Uraz breaks his leg and loses a spirited match, he brings shame to his village, especially his father. After losing his leg below the knee, Uraz, to regain his honor, must learn to ride again and win with a special, one-of-a-kind horse.

Director:
John Frankenheimer

Runtime:
1h 50min

Genre:
Action, Adventure, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Omar Sharif
    as
    Uraz
  • Leigh Taylor-Young
    as
    Zareh
  • Jack Palance
    as
    Tursen
  • Peter Jeffrey
    as
    Hayatal
  • Srinanda De
    as
    Mukhi