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Audiences rate it 32 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Audiences rate it 32 points higher than critics do.
25 audience votes
Key crew
- John FrankenheimerDirector
- Dalton TrumboScreenplay
- Georges DelerueOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Omar SharifUraz
- Leigh Taylor-YoungZareh
- Jack PalanceTursen
- Peter JeffreyHayatal
- Srinanda DeMukhi
- George MurcellMizrar
- Eric PohlmannMerchant in Kandahar
- Vernon DobtcheffZam Hajji
- Saeed JaffreyDistrict Chief
- John RuddockScribe
- Mark ColleanoRahim
- Salmaan PeerzadaSalih
Stills
Themes
horseafghanistanbuzkashi