The Horsemen

Overview

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.

Directed by John Frankenheimer

Top cast

Omar Sharif

Uraz

Leigh Taylor-Young

Zareh

Jack Palance

Tursen

Peter Jeffrey

Hayatal

S

Srinanda De

Mukhi

George Murcell

Mizrar

Eric Pohlmann

Merchant in Kandahar

Vernon Dobtcheff

Zam Hajji

Saeed Jaffrey

District Chief

J

John Ruddock

Scribe

Mark Colleano

Rahim

Salmaan Peerzada

Salih

A

Aziz Resham

Bacha to Ghulam

Leon Lissek

Chikana Proprietor

V

Vida St. Romaine

Gypsy Woman

F

Florencio Amarilla

Arabian Man (uncredited)

I

Ishaq Bux

Amjad Kahn (uncredited)

Carlos Casaravilla

Messenger (uncredited)

José Luis Chinchilla

Head Syce (uncredited)

David de Keyser

Mukhi (uncredited)

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