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The Horsemen

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The Horsemen

A Horse Worth Killing For. A Dream Worth Dying For.

6.3

1h 50m

1971

“A Horse Worth Killing For. A Dream Worth Dying For.”

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.

Director

John Frankenheimer

ActionAdventureDrama

afghanistanbuzkashi

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Cast & Crew

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

as Uraz

Leigh Taylor-Young

Leigh Taylor-Young

as Zareh

Jack Palance

Jack Palance

as Tursen

Peter Jeffrey

Peter Jeffrey

as Hayatal

Srinanda De

as Mukhi

George Murcell

as Mizrar

Eric Pohlmann

Eric Pohlmann

as Merchant in Kandahar

Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

as Zam Hajji

Saeed Jaffrey

Saeed Jaffrey

as District Chief

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