Khartoum

In 1883, British Prime Minister Gladstone (Ralph Richardson) dispatches General Charles Gordon (Charlton Heston) to Khartoum, Sudan, where thousands of civilians are threatened by a Muslim fanatic, the Mahdi (Laurence Olivier), and his army of followers. General Gordon gains the Mahdi's respect but can't prevent the Mahdi's men from laying siege to the city. Now, as history hangs in the balance, Gordon faces the fight of his life defending the ancient city of Khartoum!