The Horsemen
1971·United States·109 min.
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Uraz (Omar Sharif), the son of Tursen (Jack Palance), the stable master for a feudal lord, is a master horseman who lives by a primitive code of honor. Uruz's family honor is damaged when he breaks his leg playing the game which is the Afghani equivalent of polo. His father, who lost a lot of money betting on his son, will barely speak to him. To regain the family honor (and wealth) he must somehow re-learn how to ride -- after his injuries cost him his leg below the knee. In the face of great obstacles, and despite the derision and treachery of others, he gains the chance to play in the games given by the king of Afghanistan.
DirectorJohn Frankenheimer
MusicGeorges Delerue
CinematographyClaude Renoir
CastOmar Sharif·Jack Palance·Leigh Taylor-Young·David de Keyser·Peter Jeffrey·Mohammed Shamsi·George Murcell·Eric Pohlmann·Saeed Jaffrey
Original titleThe Horsemen