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In Afghanistan, the ruthless sport of buzkashi (similar to polo) is a game of great pride. When Uraz (Omar Sharif, Lawrence of Arabia) breaks his leg and loses a spirited match, he brings shame to his village, especially his father, Tursen (Jack Palance, City Slickers), a former champion. After losing his leg below the knee, Uraz, in order to regain his honor, must learn to ride again and win with a special, one-of-a-kind horse. Directed by John Frankenheimer (The Manchurian Candidate, 1962), THE HORSEMEN is an epic, gripping tale. Newly remastered.
Original Release
07/23/1971
US Release
08/16/1971
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Omar Sharif | Uraz |
Leigh Taylor-Young | Zareh |
Jack Palance | Tursen |
Peter Jeffrey | Hayatal |
Srinanda De | Mukhi |
George Murcell | Mizrar |
Eric Pohlmann | Merchant in Kandahar |
Vernon Dobtcheff | Zam Hajji |
Saeed Jaffrey | District Chief |
John Ruddock | Scribe |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Omar Sharif | Uraz |
Leigh Taylor-Young | Zareh |
Jack Palance | Tursen |
Peter Jeffrey | Hayatal |
Srinanda De | Mukhi |
George Murcell | Mizrar |
Eric Pohlmann | Merchant in Kandahar |
Vernon Dobtcheff | Zam Hajji |
Saeed Jaffrey | District Chief |
John Ruddock | Scribe |
Mark Colleano | Rahim |
Salmaan Peerzada | Salih |
Aziz Resham | Bacha to Ghulam |
Leon Lissek | Chikana Proprietor |
Vida St. Romaine | Gypsy Woman |
Florencio Amarilla | Arabian Man |
Ishaq Bux | Amjad Kahn |
Carlos Casaravilla | Messenger |
José Luis Chinchilla | Head Syce |
David de Keyser | Mukhi |
Producers
Name | Role |
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John Frankenheimer | Producer |
Enrico Isacco | Producer |
Edward Lewis | Producer |