The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936) | |
| Director(s) | Michael Curtiz |
| Producer(s) | Samuel Bischoff (associate uncredited), Hal B. Wallis (executive uncredited), Jack L. Warner (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, War |
| Top Topics | Romance (Drama) |
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The Charge of the Light Brigade Overview:
The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936) was a Action - Adventure Film directed by Michael Curtiz and produced by Hal B. Wallis, Jack L. Warner and Samuel Bischoff.
SYNOPSIS
Loosely based on Tennyson's stirring poem, the film marks a milestone in action sequences with the tumultuous Balaklava charge. Flynn is a dashing British military man at odds with mercenary enemies. Stationed in India and later in Crimea, Flynn and cohorts vow revenge on a cruel despot who attacked their camp. Dripping with patriotism, pageantry, heroism, and thrilling action.
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Academy Awards 1936 --- Ceremony Number 9 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Music - Scoring | Warner Bros. Studio Music Department, Leo Forbstein, head of department (Score by Max Steiner) | Nominated |
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The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936) with Errol Flynn
By Greg Orypeck on Jan 25, 2014 From Classic Film FreakShare This! Half a league, half a league, Half a league onward, All in the valley of Death Rode the six hundred: ?Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns,? he said: Into the valley of Death Rode the six hundred. ?opening of The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson C... Read full article
The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936)
By Beatrice on Sep 2, 2013 From Flickers in TimeThe Charge of the Light Brigade Directed by Michael Curtiz Written by Michael Jacoby and Rowland Leigh inspired by the poem by Tennyson 1936/USA Warner Bros. First viewing The war film is not a favorite genre of mine, but there is no question that this is an expertly made film of some power. ?I do... Read full article
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Quotes from
Sir Charles Macefield: [throws letter into the fire] For conspicuous gallantry.
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Facts about
During the filming of the charge sequence, a stuntman was killed when he fell off his horse and landed on a broken sword that was lying on the field where the charge was being shot, and was unfortunately wedged in such a position that its blade was sticking straight up.
Scenes of this film were used in the 1983 music video "The Trooper" by Heavy Metal band Iron Maiden.
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