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The Horsemen (1971) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1971 · 110 mins · English
- Directed by
- John Frankenheimer
- Starring
- Jack Palance, Salmaan Peerzada, Mohammad Shamsi, Saeed Jaffrey, David de Keyser, Omar Sharif
In war‑torn Afghanistan, buzkashi—a fierce horseback contest—defines a village’s honor. After Uraz suffers a severe leg injury and loses a crucial match, his father’s pride is shattered. Determined to restore his name, Uraz must relearn to ride despite a below‑knee amputation and triumph with a unique, legendary horse.
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