The Horsemen
The Horsemen
Release: 1971-08-16·Runtime: 110m·★ 6.3
ActionAdventureDrama
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.
Production Countries
United States of AmericaAfghanistan
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
John Frankenheimer Productions Inc.
Edward Lewis Productions
Afghanfilm
Cast
Leigh Taylor-Youngas Zareh
Peter Jeffreyas Hayatal
Omar Sharifas Uraz
Vernon Dobtcheffas Zam Hajji
Saeed Jaffreyas District Chief
Leon Lissekas Chikana Proprietor
David de Keyseras Mukhi (uncredited)
Despo Diamantidouas Uljan (uncredited)
Jesús Tordesillasas Little Governor (uncredited)
Mark Colleanoas Rahim
Carlos Casaravillaas Messenger (uncredited)
Jack Palanceas Tursen
Eric Pohlmannas Merchant in Kandahar
Salmaan Peerzadaas Salih
Alan Webbas Gardi Gay (uncredited)
Milton Reidas Aqqul (uncredited)
José Luis Chinchillaas Head Syce (uncredited)
Ricardo Palaciosas Ghulam (uncredited)
Tom Tryonas (uncredited)Crew
" />James Wong HoweCinematography
" />John FrankenheimerDirector, Producer
" />Randell Dennis WidnerStunts
" />Joseph KesselNovel
" />Claude RenoirDirector of Photography
" />Dalton TrumboScreenplay
" />Georges DelerueOriginal Music Composer
" />Chuck HaywardStunt Coordinator
" />Pierre-Louis ThévenetProduction Design