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The story, set in 1898, follows a British officer who resigns his post when he learns of his regiment's plans to ship out to the Sudan for the conflict with the Mahdi. His friends and fiancee send him four white feathers which symbolize cowardice. To redeem his honor he disguises himself as an Arab and secretly saves the lives of those who branded him a coward.
| Genres: |
Action/Adventure, Drama, Adaptation, Remake and War |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 5 min. |
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| Release Date: |
September 20th, 2002 (wide release) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for intense battle sequences, disturbing images, violence and some sensuality. |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Pictures, Miramax International
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$18,306,166 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
C+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"...take it for what it is -- action-filled, saber-rattling escapism." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"It looks good, it moves quickly and it is often a jolly good time." more...
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C+ |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...at its best, this new film does mix grandeur with skepticism, excitement with reflection." more...
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B |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"...disjointed and unsatisfying." more...
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C |
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