7.7
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Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Khartoum (1966)
Khartoum (1966)
Overview
English General Charles George Gordon is appointed military governor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by the Prime Minister. Ordered to evacuate Egyptians from the Sudan, Gordon stays on to protect the people of Khartoum, who are under threat of being conquered by a Muslim army.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.7
Overview
English General Charles George Gordon is appointed military governor of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan by the Prime Minister. Ordered to evacuate Egyptians from the Sudan, Gordon stays on to protect the people of Khartoum, who are under threat of being conquered by a Muslim army.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film subtly aligns with right-leaning themes by valorizing General Gordon's individual heroism, duty, and sacrifice in the face of a perceived foreign threat, despite portraying the British government's flaws and the mission's ultimate futility.
The movie "Khartoum" features a predominantly white main cast, including a white actor portraying a non-white historical figure, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era. The narrative focuses on the heroic portrayal of a white, male protagonist within a historical colonial setting, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The historical figure Muhammad Ahmad, known as the Mahdi, was a Sudanese religious leader of Arab and Nubian descent, historically recognized as Black. In the film, he is portrayed by Laurence Olivier, a white actor.
General Gordon's deep Christian faith is central to his character, portrayed as a source of his moral conviction, integrity, and unwavering resolve in the face of overwhelming odds. The film respects his personal devotion, even as his political and military decisions are debated.
The film depicts Islam primarily through the Mahdi's militant movement, which is portrayed as a fanatical and destructive force leading to widespread violence, siege, and massacre. While the Mahdi is shown as a charismatic leader with genuine conviction, the narrative emphasizes the cruel and oppressive consequences of his religiously-driven rebellion.
Khartoum, 1966, a historical drama, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the historical events and figures of the Siege of Khartoum, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film.
Khartoum, 1966, is a historical drama centered on the Siege of Khartoum, depicting military and political events of the 19th century. The film's narrative and characters do not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A. For example, the story focuses on General Gordon's mission and the Mahdist uprising, with no elements related to transsexual identity.
The film is a historical drama focused on military and political events in 19th-century Sudan. It primarily features male protagonists and antagonists, with female characters in non-combatant, supporting roles. There are no scenes depicting a female character defeating male opponents in direct physical combat.
The film 'Khartoum' is a historical drama depicting real-life figures from the 1884-1885 Siege of Khartoum. All major historical characters, such as General Charles George Gordon and the Mahdi, are portrayed by actors whose gender aligns with the documented historical gender of these individuals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.3
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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