The Horsemen(1971)
A Horse Worth Killing For. A Dream Worth Dying For.
The Horsemen Synopsis
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.
The Horsemen (1971) is a action, adventure and drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on August 16, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Omar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jack Palance and Peter Jeffrey. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers:
- Dalton Trumbo, Joseph Kessel
- Producers:
- John Frankenheimer, Edward Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- Claude Renoir
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures, John Frankenheimer Productions Inc., Edward Lewis Productions, Afghanfilm
- Status:
- Released
The Horsemen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Omar Sharif
as Uraz
Leigh Taylor-Young
as Zareh
Jack Palance
as Tursen
Peter Jeffrey
as Hayatal
- Srinanda De
Srinanda De
as Mukhi
George Murcell
as Mizrar
Eric Pohlmann
as Merchant in Kandahar
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Zam Hajji
Saeed Jaffrey
as District Chief
- John Ruddock
John Ruddock
as Scribe
Mark Colleano
as Rahim
Salmaan Peerzada
as Salih
Key crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Dalton Trumbo and Joseph Kessel, produced by John Frankenheimer and Edward Lewis.
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The Horsemen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Horsemen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Horsemen online?
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The Horsemen (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Horsemen?
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The main cast of The Horsemen (1971) includes Omar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jack Palance, Peter Jeffrey and Srinanda De. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Horsemen released?
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The Horsemen was released on August 16, 1971 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Horsemen worth watching?
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The Horsemen (1971) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.