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
Jack Palanceas Tursen
Despo Diamantidouas Uljan (uncredited)
Mark Colleanoas Rahim
Leon Lissekas Chikana Proprietor
Carlos Casaravillaas Messenger (uncredited)
Omar Sharifas Uraz
Ricardo Palaciosas Ghulam (uncredited)
Jesús Tordesillasas Little Governor (uncredited)
Peter Jeffreyas Hayatal
Tom Tryonas (uncredited)
Alan Webbas Gardi Gay (uncredited)
Leigh Taylor-Youngas Zareh
Eric Pohlmannas Merchant in Kandahar
Vernon Dobtcheffas Zam Hajji
Saeed Jaffreyas District Chief
José Luis Chinchillaas Head Syce (uncredited)
David de Keyseras Mukhi (uncredited)
Salmaan Peerzadaas Salih
Milton Reidas Aqqul (uncredited)Crew
" />Joseph KesselNovel
" />James Wong HoweCinematography
" />Georges DelerueOriginal Music Composer
" />Claude RenoirDirector of Photography
" />Chuck HaywardStunt Coordinator
" />John FrankenheimerDirector, Producer
" />Randell Dennis WidnerStunts
" />Dalton TrumboScreenplay
" />Pierre-Louis ThévenetProduction Design