The Charge of the Light Brigade

(1936)Directed by Michael Curtiz111 minDrama, Adventure, War
Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and die

In 1853, as the British and Russian empires compete to gain and maintain their place in the dreadful Great Game of political intrigues and alliances whose greatest prize is the domination of India and the border territories, Major Geoffrey Vickers must endure several betrayals and misfortunes before he can achieve his revenge at the Balaclava Heights, on October 25, 1854, the most glorious day of the Crimean War.

Errol Flynnas Major Geoffrey Vickers
Olivia de Havillandas Elsa Campbell
Patric Knowlesas Captain Perry Vickers
Henry Stephensonas Sir Charles Macefield
Nigel Bruceas Sir Benjamin Warrenton
Donald Crispas Colonel Campbell
David Nivenas Captain Randall
C. Henry Gordonas Surat Khan
G.P. Huntleyas Major Jowett
Robert Barratas Count Igor Volonoff
Spring Byingtonas Lady Octavia Warrenton
E. E. Cliveas Sir Humphrey Harcourt
J. Carrol Naishas Subahdar-Major Puran Singh
Walter Holbrookas Cornet Barclay
Princess Babaas Prema's Mother
Charles Sedgwickas Cornet Pearson
Scotty Beckettas Prema Singh
George Regasas Wazir
Helen Sanbornas Mrs. Jowett
JBJohn Boseas Soldier (uncredited)
JCJack Curtisas Sepoy (uncredited)
Herbert Evansas Majordomo (uncredited)
Olaf Hyttenas Officer (uncredited)
Georges Renaventas Gen. Canrobert (uncredited)