A dangerous mission. A fatal mistake. A cavalry unit sent straight into chaos.
Charge of the Lancers (1954) is a gripping classic war film that captures the tension, fear, and unpredictability of the battlefield. What begins as a routine military operation quickly spirals into something far more deadly—where trust is broken and survival is uncertain.
This vintage war drama delivers powerful performances, intense cavalry action, and the kind of suspense that defines classic Hollywood storytelling.
If you enjoy classic war movies, 1950s cinema, and intense battlefield dramas, this is a must-watch.
👉 Watch till the end—the turning point changes everything.
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Charge of the Lancers (1954) is a gripping classic war film that captures the tension, fear, and unpredictability of the battlefield. What begins as a routine military operation quickly spirals into something far more deadly—where trust is broken and survival is uncertain.
This vintage war drama delivers powerful performances, intense cavalry action, and the kind of suspense that defines classic Hollywood storytelling.
If you enjoy classic war movies, 1950s cinema, and intense battlefield dramas, this is a must-watch.
👉 Watch till the end—the turning point changes everything.
#ClassicMovies #WarFilm #VintageCinema #FullMovie #OldHollywood
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00:00:00Charge!
00:00:30To be continued...
00:01:00In 1854, a bitter war broke out on a tiny peninsula that juts out into the Black Sea.
00:01:24It was a war destined to create the pattern for future world wars.
00:01:29Tsarist Russia set the stage with its planned conquest of Turkey,
00:01:33aiming its guns at control of the seas and domination of many lands.
00:01:37The conflict became almost worldwide when England, France and Sardinia
00:01:41formed an alliance with Turkey in its fight for freedom.
00:01:44For two years, the Allies tried, without success, to take the Russian naval base at Sebastopol,
00:01:49the Russian naval base at Sebastopol, the Russian Molokov and Rodan IV seemed impregnable.
00:01:54For two years, the Allies tried, without success, to take the Russian naval base at Sebastopol.
00:01:59The Russian Molokov and Rodan IV seemed impregnable.
00:02:04But early in 1856, an English officer arrived from London at the Crimean port of Balaclava,
00:02:09and was dispatched at once to British headquarters.
00:02:15With him, he brought a heavy crate.
00:02:16Ever mind to him, my father says, meaning me, of course.
00:02:17Ever mind to him.
00:02:19He wants to be a soldier and get his blessed head knocked out from under his head.
00:02:20War and the whale and the banshees, says me father.
00:02:21There are a lot of soldiers.
00:02:22But early in 1856, an English officer arrived from London at the Crimean port of Balaclava,
00:02:26and was dispatched at once to British headquarters.
00:02:29With him, he brought a heavy crate.
00:02:32Ever mind to him, my father says, meaning me, of course.
00:02:37Ever mind to him.
00:02:39He wants to be a soldier and get his blessed head knocked out from under his head.
00:02:44War and the whale and the banshees, says me father.
00:02:48They're a like lantern.
00:02:50And then, sir, he opens up his little book, and he reads me poetry.
00:02:55Me, nothing but a nipper.
00:02:57War after war his hungry soul requires.
00:03:02State after state shall sink beneath his fires.
00:03:05Yet other lands in victim smoke shall rise,
00:03:09and other muskows suffocate the skies.
00:03:12Blimey, Captain, sir, that's right.
00:03:14I didn't think you'd know it.
00:03:16Shall we get on with it, sir?
00:03:18Yes.
00:03:20Each land lies wreaking with its people slain and...
00:03:23Corporal Daugherty.
00:03:24Yes, sir, Major?
00:03:25There may be a few curious Russians about.
00:03:27The less noise you make, the better.
00:03:29Noise, sir?
00:03:30A very fine type of noise, Corporal.
00:03:33Thank you, sir.
00:03:35Begging your pardon, sir, Major.
00:03:37We've got the rescues pinned down in Sebastopol since you've been away.
00:03:40There ain't nothing can hurt us out here.
00:03:42The gold is out there.
00:04:12Hang on to that crate!
00:04:16If anything happens to that crate, you'll be court-martial.
00:04:18But, sir, the Russians couldn't possibly avert me recitation,
00:04:22clear beckons of basketball.
00:04:24Then why are they trying to kill you, corporal?
00:04:43Eric, you saved my life once before at the Battle of the Armour.
00:04:48Now I'm not back in the Crimea an hour,
00:04:50and I'm indebted to you again.
00:04:52I suppose I should be grateful that you are attached to the Lancers
00:04:55instead of being with your own French regiment.
00:04:57Maybe saving you is now a habit.
00:05:01The only thing that isn't a habit is dying.
00:05:04So why think about it?
00:05:12Is she on duty now?
00:05:21Most of the doctors and nurses have been getting no more than four hours sleep a night,
00:05:26even from Nightingale.
00:05:36Oh!
00:05:37Bruce!
00:05:39Bruce!
00:05:40Maria!
00:05:42Miss Sands, may I present Major Lindsay?
00:05:56I thought he might have changed your mind about me in the past four months.
00:05:59How can she decide?
00:06:00Between my intelligence and your good looks.
00:06:03Did everything go all right?
00:06:04I think so.
00:06:06We'd better see General Stanhope.
00:06:08I'll see you later.
00:06:09Whenever you're free.
00:06:10Good.
00:06:12Here we go.
00:06:13Could you see your mind chaptered?
00:06:14Keep it up.
00:06:15Should we have finished?
00:06:16Ok, please.
00:06:17Oh, no."
00:06:18If you're working…
00:06:20Now, this is only a model gun, of course.
00:06:21But if this new weapon, this breach loading cannon with its explosive shells…
00:06:23If this new weapon, this breech-loading cannon with its explosive shells, is successful today, then the end of the war is in sight.
00:06:32This wall was built in ratio, comparative in thickness and strength to the walls of the Malakoff and Redan Forts.
00:06:39Proceed as you wish, Major Lindsay.
00:06:41Thank you, sir.
00:06:42Gentlemen, I must ask you first of all to completely divorce your minds from all your previous theories of cannon firepower.
00:06:50If you approve of what you see, then your plans for supporting action must also be revised.
00:06:55On that score, I bring with me recommendations from the War Office.
00:06:59Above all, what you see here today must be kept secret.
00:07:03I'm sure there's no need to tell you that this information in the hands of the Russians could turn the tide of war against us.
00:07:10I'm ready, sir.
00:07:12Go ahead, Major.
00:07:20As for me, I've seen enough to convince me that London should go ahead with immediate manufacturer of this breech-loading cannon.
00:07:31God willing, we shall be in Sebastopol this spring and home by summer.
00:07:36Captain Renault, Major Lindsay, you will accompany me to my quarters.
00:07:39Yes.
00:07:45Sebastopol will surrender if the Malakoff and Redan Forts fall.
00:07:51Major Lindsay, you will leave for London immediately.
00:07:55Urge all haste in getting these weapons into our hands.
00:07:59Tomorrow, Captain Renault, the 17th Lancers will begin new training in cavalry tactics as ordered by headquarters in London.
00:08:06Meanwhile, provide a suitable escort to see that Major Lindsay reaches Balaklava safely.
00:08:11Your pardon, sir, but the boxing matches tonight.
00:08:14Boxing? Oh, yes.
00:08:16A measure conceived by this nurse Nightingale to bolster the morale of the wounded here.
00:08:21I'm sorry you won't be able to see the bouts.
00:08:23You needn't accompany the escort, Captain.
00:08:25Thank you, sir.
00:08:27We'll keep the model cannon here for future tests.
00:08:31You've done a remarkable job, Lindsay.
00:08:33A remarkable job.
00:08:36Good luck to you.
00:08:37Thank you, sir.
00:08:45I thought at least I'd have a few days here.
00:08:48If Maria loves you, she'll wait.
00:08:49If not...
00:08:51Eric, I intend to marry her.
00:08:53Bruce, one of us will be best man.
00:08:56You'd better go and see her. There isn't much time.
00:08:58Our nurse.
00:08:59Yes?
00:09:00Where is Miss Anne?
00:09:01Right over there.
00:09:03Bruce, I can't see you here.
00:09:07It's either here or nowhere. I'm going back to London again.
00:09:08There's nothing wrong.
00:09:09No, it's just the sooner I get back, the sooner we'll be out of this mess.
00:09:12Then you're as important as I always thought you'd be.
00:09:13Then you're as important as I always thought you'd be.
00:09:14The experiments were entirely successful. More than that, I can't tell you.
00:09:19Maria, you will marry me when this is over.
00:09:20But Bruce...
00:09:21I want you to promise me that.
00:09:22If either of us should change it.
00:09:23It's not Eric.
00:09:24A woman never takes a man like Eric too seriously.
00:09:26I'm not sure.
00:09:27I'm not sure.
00:09:28I'm not sure.
00:09:29I'm not sure.
00:09:30I'm not sure.
00:09:31I'm sure you're here.
00:09:32I'm not sure.
00:09:33I'm not sure.
00:09:34I'm sure you're here.
00:09:35I'm going back to London again.
00:09:36There's nothing wrong.
00:09:37No.
00:09:38It's just the sooner I get back, the sooner we'll be out of this mess.
00:09:40Then you're as important as I always thought you'd be.
00:09:42If either of us should change it.
00:09:43It's not Eric.
00:09:44A woman never takes a man like Eric too seriously.
00:09:48I'm not sure I know what that means.
00:09:51You're not supposed to.
00:09:56Bruce, wait for your answer.
00:09:58We really don't know enough about each other.
00:10:00Your work is secret.
00:10:02I'm not sure I'd like being married to a man of mystery.
00:10:05Well, when this war is over, I'll have no secrets.
00:10:07Then we'll wait for that time.
00:10:12You sure you can't stay for the boxing matches?
00:10:16Eric's fighting.
00:10:17I'm sure I'd enjoy seeing his nose made less classic.
00:10:20But I can't stay.
00:10:21The ship's waiting for me in Balaclava now.
00:10:29Maria, Eric can be very persuasive.
00:10:33Bruce, I'll promise you this.
00:10:35I'll make no decision about anyone now.
00:10:38I'll remind you of that in my letters.
00:10:42You're going to be safe.
00:10:43You're not afraid of me.
00:10:44You're not afraid of me, you're not afraid of me.
00:10:45I'll go back and be fine.
00:10:46I'll leave for you now.
00:10:47Go back and be careful.
00:10:48Let's go.
00:10:49I get it.
00:10:50Go back and be careful.
00:10:51Come on.
00:10:52Go back and be careful.
00:10:53Okay, I'll be careful.
00:10:54I'll be careful.
00:10:55Go back and be careful.
00:10:56I'll be careful.
00:10:57I want this officer taken alive.
00:11:27I want this officer taken away.
00:11:57I want this officer taken away.
00:12:27It just ain't decent for a woman to be poking about me ribs to see if I'm healthy enough to get me bloomin' noodle bashed in in a boxing bag.
00:12:34Where is your chivalry?
00:12:35I know men who got themselves wounded just to have a nurse poking around.
00:12:39Nevertheless, Captain, me wife would call it grounds for divorce.
00:12:43Well, Captain Carrezzo, who are you going to fight tonight?
00:12:48You.
00:12:50Oh.
00:12:51And I do not like it.
00:12:54Neither do I.
00:12:55I do not have it in my heart to squash a brother officer.
00:13:00Squash, did you say?
00:13:02It is sad, is it not?
00:13:04Yes, it is.
00:13:06Yes, it is.
00:13:07And don't drink a lot of water before the bath.
00:13:13Good luck, Lieutenant.
00:13:14Thank you, ma'am.
00:13:15Next, please.
00:13:20I wonder what she meant about not drinking a lot of water.
00:13:23To now, Lieutenant.
00:13:23But she didn't say nothing about rum.
00:13:33Without looking at your watch, I can tell you my pulse is beating quicker than it should.
00:13:39Surely you could have thought of something different.
00:13:41The last six men said I raised their pulse count.
00:13:43Who said anything about you?
00:13:45Didn't you see the size of that giant I have to fight?
00:13:48That's better.
00:13:49I expect you to be different, Eric.
00:13:51Now, why does a woman, the moment she falls in love with a man,
00:13:54try to make him into something different than what she fell in love with?
00:13:58Have I ever mentioned love to you?
00:14:00I couldn't think of a better time.
00:14:07What a way to train for a fight.
00:14:10Now may I continue?
00:14:12But with this, it will break your eardrum.
00:14:17Now, even that better?
00:14:19Come in.
00:14:28General Stanhope's orders, sir.
00:14:30You ought to report immediately.
00:14:31Like this?
00:14:32Yes, sir.
00:14:34But even a Frenchman cannot run around in his underwear.
00:14:37It's imperative, sir.
00:14:40All right.
00:14:41I'll report at once.
00:14:42If I'm still in one piece, I'd like to resume after the boxing.
00:14:53You'd better hurry.
00:14:57Next, please.
00:14:58Captain, sir, would you mind telling me what she does to you in there?
00:15:07Well, I don't think the treatment is always the same.
00:15:14Did you send for me, sir?
00:15:16Yes, I did.
00:15:17At ease, Eric.
00:15:19Sit down.
00:15:19Thank you, sir.
00:15:20You know Major Lindsay quite well.
00:15:25We have a mutual interest, sir.
00:15:28We've had bad news.
00:15:32Lindsay's been captured by the Russians.
00:15:34Oh.
00:15:35A deliberate attempt to make him prisoner.
00:15:37They wanted no one else.
00:15:39I'm afraid they know something of our plans.
00:15:41They couldn't know about the new cannon, sir.
00:15:44The Russian espionage system is very good, Eric.
00:15:47I've no doubt they were aware that we were experimenting with artillery.
00:15:51Now, with Lindsay in their hands...
00:15:53If they think he has information, he'll get rough treatment.
00:15:58Captain.
00:15:59Yes, sir.
00:16:00I'm going to ask you a question.
00:16:03Would you risk your life to get into Sebastopol?
00:16:07Well, sir, that is a question, if I may say so.
00:16:11You see, if a man could get in there and find out just what the Russians know
00:16:15and whether they've made Lindsay talk,
00:16:18well, it's simply this.
00:16:19If the Russians know about the breech loader,
00:16:22it means that our entire strategy must be changed.
00:16:25And a bit inconvenient it would be, sir.
00:16:28You understand the Russians, Eric.
00:16:30You served with the French diplomatic corps in Moscow.
00:16:33Well, I speak the language.
00:16:34We'll give you all the help possible.
00:16:36If you want another man to go with you, it can be arranged.
00:16:45Will you do it?
00:16:48Am I the first one you asked, sir?
00:16:52Yes.
00:16:53It takes a good general to know which ones are the idiots in his regiment.
00:16:58Very well, sir, I'll do it.
00:16:59When do I leave?
00:17:00Immediately after the boxing matches.
00:17:02Your absence must not be emphasized.
00:17:04We'll circulate a rumor that you've been transferred.
00:17:07I'll select a clever man to go with me.
00:17:08Civil enclose probably would help.
00:17:11I'll try to find some.
00:17:14As you see best.
00:17:16Come back to us, Eric.
00:17:18I'll do my best, sir.
00:17:21Good luck, Captain.
00:17:23Idiots need luck, sir.
00:17:38Miss Nightingale, I'm afraid we're going to have a few more stretcher cases before this is over.
00:17:57War is brutal, Maria.
00:17:58It takes something brutal to make men forget it, even for a moment.
00:18:08By 30 minutes after the hour, the artillery units will be in position,
00:18:25and the cavalry will be ready to move into the valley.
00:18:28I'll do it.
00:18:58Such a squashing I never did see.
00:19:04Wait.
00:19:18Quiet!
00:19:21Quiet!
00:19:23Quiet!
00:19:25Ladies!
00:19:28Miss Nightingale.
00:19:33And gentlemen.
00:19:34A light heavyweight match for the championship of the 17th Lancer.
00:19:47Between Captain Eric Renault, attached to the saucers,
00:19:51Captain Michael Carrezzo of the Sardinian Cavalry.
00:20:00And remember, if he bashes you real hard, sir, don't worry.
00:20:18They say it's a real restful nap he gets.
00:20:24Darker and darker the black shadows fall.
00:20:28Sleep and oblivion rain over all.
00:20:32A lovely poem, sir.
00:20:34A lovely poem.
00:20:35Yes.
00:20:36Yes.
00:20:38Now, you know the rules, Captain.
00:20:40The moment a man gets too bloodied up, or maybe some broken bones or so, I stops it.
00:20:45You have my enthusiastic permission.
00:20:47Yes, sir.
00:20:48Shall we get on with it?
00:20:49Yes, sir.
00:20:52Gentlemen?
00:21:00Now, gentlemen, shake hands.
00:21:03Sportsmanlike.
00:21:05Now, chums, take your positions.
00:21:06Come on!
00:21:36Come on!
00:21:43Come on!
00:21:46Come on!
00:21:54Come on!
00:21:57Come on!
00:22:06Let's go.
00:22:36Charles!
00:22:47Charles!
00:23:03Take the nurses.
00:23:04Take care of the wounded.
00:23:06The cavalry, sir, heading for us.
00:23:11They knew we'd be caught off guard tonight.
00:23:13Sound the retreat, lieutenant.
00:23:14Order of withdrawal across the ravines.
00:23:16Yes, sir.
00:23:31Take the wounded to safety.
00:23:34Nurse, I'll get the rest of the supplies and I'll join.
00:23:36You...
00:23:37I'm still alive.
00:23:50I'm still alive.
00:23:54I'm still alive.
00:24:03Darker and darker, the black shadows fall asleep and...
00:24:09Let's get out of here.
00:24:11Yes.
00:24:24The general must have taken position on the other side of the ravine.
00:24:49We are cut off from our lines.
00:24:53And you and nothing but your drawers, sir. Begging your pardon, sir?
00:24:58An undignified way to die.
00:25:10Civilian transportation.
00:25:23Hello there.
00:25:35What do you want? What are you doing here?
00:25:39Please.
00:25:41Please.
00:25:49Who are you?
00:25:50Well, soldiers.
00:25:52Soldiers.
00:25:55You're a soldier?
00:25:56Yes.
00:25:57Well, never before have I seen a uniform like that.
00:26:02We have an undressed passenger.
00:26:04Tanya!
00:26:05Have you no shame?
00:26:06Well, close the window.
00:26:07We're discussing important military matters.
00:26:10Azankita, they make the music. I tell the fortunes.
00:26:15Maybe that uniform's not so bad.
00:26:20Yes, but this uniform is going to get us killed if the Russians find us.
00:26:25Could you help us?
00:26:27Please.
00:26:28This trunk's full of clothes.
00:26:39Put them on.
00:26:41With you here?
00:26:44I'm no longer here.
00:26:58Let's go.
00:27:08Russian scones.
00:27:14Russian patrol.
00:27:15Finish dressing.
00:27:16Quick!
00:27:22Hurry, Lisa.
00:27:23Hurry.
00:27:24I'm hurrying, but the horses aren't.
00:27:28Thanks heaven.
00:27:29We thought it was English skunks.
00:27:30Where are you going?
00:27:31Where?
00:27:32Anywhere, General.
00:27:33Where we won't get killed.
00:27:34Ah, you gypsy devils are not to be trusted.
00:27:35Let's see what kind of a cargo he carries.
00:27:59Is this all you gypsies ever do?
00:28:04We're on our honeymoon.
00:28:06Honeymoon?
00:28:07With an audience?
00:28:09My brother.
00:28:12They'll do for labor squads.
00:28:13Take them to Sebastopol.
00:28:17Sebastopol?
00:28:18Oh, we're in bad trouble.
00:28:19This may prove more than I hoped for.
00:28:21You hoped for, sir?
00:28:22My boxing tights.
00:28:23Something to write with.
00:28:24The paint you put on your face.
00:28:29Thanks.
00:28:30This will do fine.
00:28:32Goodbye.
00:28:42Now that we've driven them back, keep them in retreat.
00:28:45Use your Highlanders to continue the pursuit.
00:28:50These were found along the road, sir.
00:28:52They were worn by one of our men at the time of the attack.
00:28:55There's something written on them.
00:29:02All I can tell you is, there is someone in Sebastopol very important to our winning the war.
00:29:18He won't tell us anything more.
00:29:19Sorry.
00:29:20I can't.
00:29:33They're laying it on a bit thick, sir.
00:29:35It sounds like ours.
00:29:38We're paying them for that sneak attack tonight.
00:29:43It is impossible to get through the valley.
00:29:45We'll wait here till the barrage is over. Dismount!
00:30:02I'm sorry I got you into this.
00:30:16Gypsies take what comes.
00:30:19But I do not like that Russian.
00:30:32You, come with me.
00:30:37Come, I want to talk to you.
00:30:38Talk here.
00:30:42You come with me.
00:30:48You are making a bad mistake, Corporal.
00:30:53I'm making no mistake, I assure you.
00:30:55General Inderman will think you are.
00:30:58What's this you say of General Inderman?
00:31:03He happens to have a most special regard for my wife.
00:31:10Why did you not tell me this before?
00:31:13It wasn't necessary before.
00:31:17All right.
00:31:19When we reach Sebastopol, I'll see to you that your wife is delivered directly to General Inderman.
00:31:28You are making a good look.
00:31:29In a minute.
00:31:41When we reach Sebastopol is happy.
00:31:43We're making a special transport.
00:31:46What are you doing?
00:31:47Yes.
00:31:48What am I doing?
00:31:49I'm doing something.
00:31:50What am I doing?
00:31:51I'm doing something.
00:31:52Yes.
00:31:53What am I doing?
00:31:54I'm doing something.
00:31:55I'm doing something.
00:31:56I'm doing something.
00:31:57The pigs and their uncle's farm have better quarters than this.
00:32:08Ain't you forgetting the immortal words of Lovelace, sir?
00:32:12Stonewalls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage.
00:32:17Minds innocent and quiet, take that for an overtake.
00:32:21Please.
00:32:23No poetry.
00:32:24Tanya and my wife are...
00:32:26They are being taken to Indorman, you know that.
00:32:29You blame yourself, Captain, but I do not.
00:32:32You had to stop that stupid corporal.
00:32:35If the women want to save their own skins, they can tell Indorman what they know.
00:32:39I wouldn't blame them.
00:32:40They will not do that.
00:32:43Never try to out-get a woman, my friend.
00:32:46We are still alive tomorrow morning.
00:32:49We'll see.
00:32:54Come in.
00:33:10Yes?
00:33:16Corporal Bonnikoff with two special prisoners, General Indorman.
00:33:19He says it is most important.
00:33:21A corporal with something important?
00:33:24All right, all right.
00:33:26Send them in.
00:33:36All right, all right.
00:33:37One at a time.
00:33:56Your Excellency, I was informed that this girl is under your special protection, sir.
00:34:00So, I brought her here for verification, sir.
00:34:17You're quite right, Koffer.
00:34:30Quite right.
00:34:34Who gave you this information?
00:34:36Her husband, sir.
00:34:37Her husband, eh?
00:34:41Every old-minded man, I'd say.
00:34:43Why did your husband tell the corporal that?
00:34:53Why?
00:34:54To save me from him, General Indorman.
00:34:59I'm sorry, sir.
00:35:02But your husband thinks you're good enough for a general, eh?
00:35:07I do my own thinking.
00:35:09Good, very good.
00:35:15You are a gypsy.
00:35:16Where did you find her?
00:35:18Between the lines, sir.
00:35:19She and her family were in a fortune teller's wagon.
00:35:22What of the other one?
00:35:23Oh, she's a very good cook.
00:35:25Between the two of us, we can make the war more comfortable for you, General Indorman.
00:35:29Check with the police.
00:35:31See if the record is clear.
00:35:33Notify Colonel Zomansky to give them the caretaker's cottage.
00:35:36You may go.
00:35:39That is all, corporal.
00:35:40Yes, sir.
00:35:58General Indorman?
00:35:59We have examined him thoroughly, General Indorman.
00:36:12It is hopeless.
00:36:14The Englishman is completely out of his mind.
00:36:16Shock, Colonel Zomansky.
00:36:18There is a difference.
00:36:19I don't think it's hopeless.
00:36:21There are no indications of the fracture, though he was hit rather hard.
00:36:24Damage to the brain?
00:36:26Yes, perhaps.
00:36:26But this need be only temporary.
00:36:29When the healing process begins, he may recover his memory.
00:36:31And how long will this healing process take?
00:36:34This we cannot ascertain.
00:36:36It may be some time.
00:36:37We have no time, Dr. Menos.
00:36:38There is a war going on.
00:36:40We have captured this man for a reason.
00:36:43He knows something about a new weapon, and we have to find out what he knows.
00:36:47Fast, Doctor.
00:36:47Very fast.
00:36:48But, General...
00:36:49Take him back to the hospital.
00:36:51Work on him 24 hours a day if necessary.
00:36:53But get me results.
00:36:55Do you understand?
00:36:56I understand.
00:36:57And, Dr. Menos, our labor squads are running short.
00:37:01Send the wounded men back to work as fast as possible.
00:37:04I'll do the best I can.
00:37:05I know.
00:37:20I'll do the best.
00:37:21Oh, my God.
00:37:21I'll do the best.
00:37:21I'll do it.
00:37:22Oh, my God.
00:37:23What, man?
00:37:24I'll do it.
00:37:25I'll do it.
00:37:26I'll do it.
00:37:27I'll do it.
00:37:31What, man?
00:37:32Two minutes to six.
00:37:40Two more minutes and we will be relieved.
00:37:44I can only manage to stay alive.
00:37:46Two more minutes of this cursive morning.
00:37:52Blasted cavalry horses don't work as hard in our army.
00:37:56When the Russians say labor squad, they mean labor.
00:38:02Don't go.
00:38:32Let's go.
00:39:02You don't mind crowding us up here when the firing's hot, but I know there's one thing, sir.
00:39:12They're awful careful not to get too many of their bloomin' troops in here at once.
00:39:32They're awful careful not to get too many of them, but they're awful careful not to get too many of them.
00:39:42They're awful careful not to get too many of them, but they're awful careful not to get too many of them.
00:39:52Hey, look, something's up.
00:40:11Maybe now I can find out what happened to my wife and touch.
00:40:13Wait.
00:40:16There they are, Colonel.
00:40:17Let's go.
00:40:18Let's go.
00:40:19Let's go.
00:40:20Let's go.
00:40:21Let's go.
00:40:23Let's go.
00:40:24Let's go.
00:40:25Let's go.
00:40:26Let's go.
00:40:27Gypsies?
00:40:42Yes, sir.
00:40:44Which one are you?
00:40:46Aesha.
00:40:48These are of your family?
00:40:52Yes, sir.
00:40:53All.
00:40:55Very well.
00:40:57You will come with me.
00:41:12You will live here.
00:41:14Your women will join you when they're not caring for General Inderman's household.
00:41:18You were very lucky, Gypsy, to marry so beautiful a woman.
00:41:22I would say General Inderman is lucky, too.
00:41:24You will show respect.
00:41:32Then we have no choice but to like this situation.
00:41:35It is only important that your wife likes it.
00:41:39You three will act as caretakers.
00:41:42Your wagon will be returned so you can hold supplies.
00:41:44You still say it wasn't my fault?
00:41:54About Tanja?
00:41:56You worry too much about the girl, Eric.
00:41:58She's clever.
00:41:59She got us teeth, did she not?
00:42:00A girl like that can take care of herself, Captain.
00:42:04Ah, a perfect woman nobly planned to warn, to comfort and command.
00:42:10And yet a spirit still and bright with something of angelic light.
00:42:16Not exactly angelic, my friend.
00:42:18Well, here we are, alive and safe.
00:42:24Keta!
00:42:26Asa!
00:42:29You do not kiss me, my husband.
00:42:32I'm glad to see you all right.
00:42:34What?
00:42:35You're jealous.
00:42:36I'm not jealous.
00:42:37Oh, that's wonderful, you are.
00:42:40Oh, Eric, for Russian generals, you do this.
00:42:44And you do this.
00:42:47But you don't do this.
00:42:57General Inderman thinks someday he may catch me, but that fast he cannot run.
00:43:02He's no fool.
00:43:03Be careful.
00:43:03I will.
00:43:04Maybe even someday I hear about your Major Lindsay.
00:43:08I saw an English soldier brought to General Inderman.
00:43:12With him was a doctor.
00:43:14Dr. Maness, he was called.
00:43:15But this English soldier was, how you call it?
00:43:18Something missing.
00:43:19Your Major had something missing?
00:43:21Not the last time I saw him.
00:43:23Well, I'll keep my eyes open.
00:43:26I have to go back to the house.
00:43:28I have, uh, things to do.
00:43:32Feed him good, Keta.
00:43:37Blimey, Captain, sir.
00:43:43That young lady will go far.
00:43:46She goes far enough right now.
00:43:47You do not give me enough time, General Inderman.
00:44:02I cannot rush the processes of nature.
00:44:18You said it is shocked, did you not?
00:44:19All right, since he has been shocked into this state, perhaps he can be shocked out of it.
00:44:24Let me try it.
00:44:30Major Lindsay.
00:44:31Do you hear me?
00:44:33Your name is Major Lindsay.
00:44:35You are an artillery expert.
00:44:38You are a British officer.
00:44:40You are working on a secret project for the British government.
00:44:44It had to do with a cannon.
00:44:47A cannon.
00:44:48Do you understand?
00:44:51Major Lindsay.
00:44:53Listen to me.
00:44:57Listen to me.
00:44:58Listen to me.
00:44:58If only we could confront him with something that would remind him of incidents prior to his being struck on the head.
00:45:14Such as?
00:45:15A pet dog that he had, a family, a loved one, a familiar face.
00:45:19But it is not possible for me to do this.
00:45:22Have you studied his file, Dr. Menos?
00:45:24Well, of course.
00:45:25Perhaps I can produce the familiar face for you.
00:45:30We still have our cutting on the British cellargraph line.
00:45:32Yes, sir.
00:45:33Good.
00:45:35We will send a message to British headquarters.
00:45:37Come with me.
00:45:37This message from our enemy is strangely humanitarian.
00:45:57Now, since you volunteered for this assignment, I can give you details.
00:46:02Many of our men, including a large percentage of wounded, are in Russian hands.
00:46:07The Russians state flatly that they do not have enough of their own physicians to care for our wounded.
00:46:11And if we wish them to have aid, the enemy will allow a delegation of our doctors and nurses to enter Sebastopol under a flag of truce.
00:46:22He will make arrangements to leave as soon as possible.
00:46:26There may be a certain element of danger involved, so be careful.
00:46:31That is the only suggestion I can make.
00:46:33Thank you, sir.
00:46:34Thank you, sir.
00:46:37Has there been no word of Captain Renaud?
00:46:39Sorry, no.
00:46:43You think he's dead?
00:46:47We must presume so.
00:46:50Yes, sir.
00:46:51You could have knocked.
00:47:07Haven't you any modesty at all?
00:47:08But you're the one who's undressed, not me.
00:47:11Well, there's no use arguing with you.
00:47:15Seems ever since I met you, you've been in your underwear.
00:47:18My dear lady.
00:47:19Maybe we should be married so people would understand.
00:47:22Haven't you anything else ever in your mind?
00:47:26Is there ever anything else?
00:47:30In Paris, you would be a sensation.
00:47:32Not here?
00:47:34All right.
00:47:35You are sensational here, too.
00:47:39How sensational.
00:47:49When the war's over, you'll take me to Paris with you, and you'll make love to me, and buy me jewels, and make love to me, and buy me a big carriage, and make love to me, and you will take me to Paris with you, won't you?
00:48:08Well, you know how to read minds.
00:48:12Read mine, and you'll find out.
00:48:15Cross my palm with silver.
00:48:18Not until I hear what you have to say.
00:48:21All right, I will.
00:48:22Come on.
00:48:24Come on.
00:48:24We begin.
00:48:27I want you to sit here.
00:48:33What's that for?
00:48:35I'm getting vibrations.
00:48:37Vibra...
00:48:38I can read your mind very clearly now.
00:48:43You're thinking Tanya's a very beautiful girl, and I'm alone with her.
00:48:48And you're thinking, I must kiss her as I've never kissed any other woman before.
00:48:55And you...
00:48:56Oh, Eric.
00:49:05That was what you were thinking, wasn't it?
00:49:07No.
00:49:08No?
00:49:09No!
00:49:10Would have been nice.
00:49:11But all I could think about was that party General Inderman is going to give tomorrow night.
00:49:17Tanya, how do you fool people when you read their minds?
00:49:22You have nothing but minds on your mind?
00:49:25No, this is serious.
00:49:27Tell me.
00:49:29Please.
00:49:31Well, it's very simple.
00:49:32When we go into a town, we ask a lot of questions.
00:49:35Then when the people come to see us, we tell them what we found out.
00:49:39Things they want to know.
00:49:42It's a gift.
00:49:43Yes.
00:49:44But with that gift, you haven't been able to find out where the Russians are keeping Major Lindsay.
00:49:48Could he be the soldier who lost his senses?
00:49:54They bring this one to the house many times.
00:49:57But I cannot hear what they talk about.
00:49:59They keep it a big secret.
00:50:01Tanya, I'm going to that party tomorrow night.
00:50:04Eric, how?
00:50:05Who would let you in?
00:50:07You will.
00:50:08And you're going to find out all you can about some of the people who will be there.
00:50:11Oh, what are you talking about?
00:50:15You want to know now or later?
00:50:28What is this gypsy fortune teller going to do, General Lindemann?
00:50:31Tell you how to win the war?
00:50:33Of course, my dear.
00:50:38The gypsy fortune teller will tell me that our enemies cannot hold another win to run the plane before Sevastopol.
00:50:46Excuse me.
00:50:50Gentlemen, shall we begin?
00:50:53As you wish.
00:50:57Do you remember everything I taught you?
00:50:58I could recite it in my sleep.
00:51:05Tanya, your husband shall have his chance now at making prophecies.
00:51:10C'est la guerre.
00:51:19Ladies and gentlemen, I am at your service.
00:51:23Now, gypsy, how do you propose to mystify us?
00:51:26Card reading, crystal ball, or shall we hold our pass for you to read?
00:51:31General, I would prefer to read the minds of your guests.
00:51:34The minds?
00:51:36This is a faker of greater proportion than most gypsies.
00:51:39Whether we know it or not, everything we do or see is recorded in our minds.
00:51:44It's in my power to tell you those things.
00:51:47You expect us to believe that?
00:51:49I won't bother you further.
00:51:51Wait.
00:51:56I'll send for you to amuse us.
00:51:59Do so.
00:52:00As you come here.
00:52:09Would you care to be my first subject, Countess Dubashek?
00:52:12Oh, you know my name.
00:52:15Well, that's one of the most simple things for me to read.
00:52:17You could have learned her name tonight here.
00:52:19Without an introduction, I didn't go about asking identities.
00:52:23Shall we go into the past, Countess?
00:52:26Oh, why, of course.
00:52:28You should test your powers, gypsy.
00:52:30Well, sometimes it's not too discreet to...
00:52:33Oh, you may continue.
00:52:35May I?
00:52:36If you will allow me.
00:52:37I will now concentrate and receive your vibrations.
00:52:46Now your vibrations are coming to me.
00:52:51We can go back.
00:52:52Back into the past.
00:52:53Back to the days before your marriage to the Count.
00:52:56I see a shadow.
00:52:58It takes the shape of a man.
00:53:00A young man.
00:53:01Ah, he's handsome.
00:53:02Debonair.
00:53:04He puts a ring on your finger.
00:53:06He's your first husband.
00:53:08His name is Alexis Koretsky.
00:53:10First husband?
00:53:11No, no, he is a liar.
00:53:11So it's true, then?
00:53:12Heaven knows one other thing.
00:53:13You've never told me.
00:53:14Count Dubashek.
00:53:16You never told the Countess about that little brunette milliner, either.
00:53:20Oh, so that is it.
00:53:22No, dear, it's not true.
00:53:23No, never, never.
00:53:24It isn't true, my dear.
00:53:25Absolutely not.
00:53:26Absolutely not.
00:53:27I did not, my dear.
00:53:28I didn't.
00:53:29Never, never.
00:53:30It isn't true, my dear.
00:53:31Absolutely not.
00:53:32This is ridiculous, Shirley Levine.
00:53:34The man is a charlatan, a fraud.
00:53:36It is impossible for him to read anyone's mind.
00:53:39My common sense tells me you're right.
00:53:41Nevertheless, we'll try.
00:53:42I assure you, the medical profession does not recognize such a...
00:53:44Dr. Manus, we have everything to gain, nothing to lose.
00:53:48We will give the gypsy one more test.
00:53:50Orderly, bring the gypsy fortune teller to my study.
00:53:53From now on, there will be no more milliners.
00:53:59And you will forgive the Count, and the Count will forgive you.
00:54:03And I see that you'll have two children, a boy and a girl, and...
00:54:08Oh, excuse me.
00:54:12I hope you'll both be very happy.
00:54:13Come in.
00:54:27Yes, sir.
00:54:28You claim there is no trickery in your mind reading, gypsy.
00:54:33It's a gift.
00:54:34Valuable to you.
00:54:36It has a few advantages.
00:54:37We shall find out how valuable this advantage is for you.
00:54:42Come here.
00:54:47Do you see what is on this desk?
00:54:49Yes.
00:54:50Three pistols.
00:54:52One is loaded.
00:54:54I know which is loaded.
00:54:56You don't.
00:54:57No.
00:54:58Since you can read my mind, you shall have no trouble at all.
00:55:03Select one.
00:55:04And put it to your head and press the trigger.
00:55:07I'm sure you won't hesitate if you know the pistol is empty.
00:55:11Empty, empty.
00:55:12Select one, gypsy.
00:55:14An interesting experiment, eh, my friend?
00:55:16Well, I'm glad you're enjoying it.
00:55:21Let's trust you.
00:55:23Valuable gift doesn't fail you now.
00:55:25The most unfortunate time, I'm sure.
00:55:27Well, if the general will please concentrate.
00:55:33I always concentrate.
00:55:37You're ready?
00:55:45You're ready?
00:55:53Put it to your head.
00:55:58You didn't concentrate enough.
00:55:59Get on with it.
00:56:00We don't have all night.
00:56:00I wish I had all night.
00:56:07Press the trigger.
00:56:11Press the trigger.
00:56:15Now I've shown you.
00:56:16Good luck.
00:56:16Not so fast, my friend.
00:56:21There are still two pistols left.
00:56:23Yes.
00:56:24Choose one.
00:56:25Well, general, aren't we carrying this a bit too far?
00:56:31Would you rather I have you shot?
00:56:34Since you put it that way.
00:56:35This is a lot of fun for parties, general.
00:56:46We must do it again sometime.
00:56:48If there is another time, press the trigger.
00:56:54Press the trigger.
00:56:55Now, you've seen my performance.
00:57:00And now, for an encore, I will kill myself.
00:57:02Well, that won't be necessary.
00:57:04Why?
00:57:04The party is just getting started.
00:57:12How did you know they were all empty?
00:57:14You could disguise your little plan, general.
00:57:16But you couldn't disguise the thoughts in your mind.
00:57:19You were thinking, I'm a general in command of Russian armies.
00:57:23I'm important.
00:57:24I will not leave a loaded gun on a table where this gypsy could shoot me with it.
00:57:28I read it in your mind immediately.
00:57:31A gift.
00:57:33So.
00:57:36Well, doctor.
00:57:37As you say, you have nothing to lose.
00:57:39Do as you wish.
00:57:41You may go.
00:57:43Thank you, sir.
00:57:43Ah.
00:57:45We might need you later.
00:58:02Now, gypsy, you will tell me what you find in this man's mind.
00:58:06Is this another trick, sir?
00:58:09This man is in a state of shock.
00:58:11Nevertheless, you will try.
00:58:14As you wish.
00:58:23I won't hurt you.
00:58:26I just want to put my hand on your forehead.
00:58:29Well, gentlemen, I've seen everything that's possible to see in one visit.
00:58:47Wait.
00:58:55Wait.
00:58:56What did you really see?
00:59:00Well, the thoughts are mixed.
00:59:02They don't make sense.
00:59:04They don't make sense.
00:59:04Let us decide that.
00:59:09Well, I...
00:59:10I saw a girl.
00:59:12She wore the uniform of a nurse, an English nurse.
00:59:14And then, I see something completely different.
00:59:20Um, I see a cannon.
00:59:24A very strange-looking weapon.
00:59:27So.
00:59:27Well, you think you can learn more about this cannon with more time?
00:59:33General, I think so.
00:59:35Issue instruction to let the gypsy enter the hospital any time he wishes.
00:59:39Thank you, sir.
00:59:40Under guard.
00:59:41Yes, John Lindemann.
00:59:43You may go.
00:59:49You mentioned something about an English nurse.
00:59:52Your plan to bring her here might work.
00:59:55She may be the very one to shock Lindsay back to complete normalcy.
00:59:58If nothing else, the gypsy told us we are on the right road.
01:00:03The English delegation will arrive sometime tonight.
01:00:11The British delegation has arrived, sir.
01:00:15Good.
01:00:16Where are they?
01:00:17I took them to your study.
01:00:20Come, doctor.
01:00:31Welcome to Sevastopol.
01:00:33You'll be shown every courtesy.
01:00:35But do not forget that you are in enemy territory.
01:00:38You will confine your activities to caring for the wounded.
01:00:40Who is Maria Sen?
01:00:42I am.
01:00:43You are in charge of the nurse detail.
01:00:45Yes, sir.
01:00:46I have instructions for you concerning your women.
01:00:48Please, wait here.
01:00:50Doctor, show our guests to their quarters.
01:00:54This way, please.
01:00:54I am happy to find you well, Maria.
01:01:11Thank you, General Lindemann.
01:01:13Did you have any difficulties getting here?
01:01:15It took a bit of persuasion to get myself named to the delegation, as you instructed.
01:01:19Our friends, the British, felt they couldn't spare me.
01:01:21We need you more.
01:01:23You were the only reason the delegation was invited.
01:01:25It was the only way to get you into Sevastopol.
01:01:28So?
01:01:29Major Lindsay has been in a state of shock since you gave us information which led to his capture.
01:01:33Doctor Manus felt that the sight of a familiar face might restore his memory.
01:01:37Then you know nothing of the new weapon.
01:01:39Nothing.
01:01:39The sooner you'll talk to Lindsay, the better.
01:01:42Come.
01:01:42Come.
01:01:56Eric.
01:01:58You've no idea how glad I was to see you.
01:02:00What are you doing here?
01:02:01I have information that must get to Stanhope.
01:02:04Now, do you know the hospital grounds?
01:02:06Yes.
01:02:06Can we both get out of here?
01:02:08Oh, we don't stand much of a chance.
01:02:09I'm their prize catch.
01:02:10They watch every move I make.
01:02:12I could give you a plan of the hospital area.
01:02:14That may help.
01:02:15Get me a piece of coal.
01:02:16This means a death warrant for us, Eric, if we're caught.
01:02:43Maria.
01:02:44Ruth.
01:02:46And you, Eric.
01:02:50They told me you were dead.
01:02:51What are you doing in Sebastopol?
01:02:53We're here on a temporary truce.
01:02:55Somehow the Russians managed to use the British telegraph lines and ask doctors and nurses for our wounded.
01:03:00How long are you going to stay?
01:03:02I don't know.
01:03:03Maria, I want you to take a message to General Stanhope.
01:03:09Tell him the Allies can win this war in seven minutes.
01:03:12Seven minutes?
01:03:14Listen carefully.
01:03:15Every morning at six o'clock, the troops are changed in the Malikov Fort.
01:03:19There's an interval of seven minutes between the time the defenders leave and the new troops come in.
01:03:26During those seven minutes, Malikov can be taken.
01:03:29Eric, if this is possible...
01:03:31It is, but every available unit of our forces must hit Malikov, you're in those seven minutes.
01:03:38And if the Russians were aware of this plan, they could trap the Allied troops in the slaughter.
01:03:43Isn't that right, Eric?
01:03:46The answer is obvious.
01:03:48I shall see that General Stanhope gets your message.
01:03:51Guard, arrest these two men and take them to General Indeman.
01:04:00Maria.
01:04:01War made us friends.
01:04:03I'm sorry that it also had to make us enemies.
01:04:08Eric, thousands of our men will be killed.
01:04:11Move.
01:04:11We must stop her from reaching Indeman.
01:04:33This way.
01:04:33We must stop her from reaching Indeman.
01:05:03We must stop her from reaching Indeman.
01:05:05This way.
01:05:06This way.
01:05:11This way.
01:05:21This way.
01:05:22Dooku.
01:05:23Dooku.
01:05:24Dooku.
01:05:26Dooku.
01:05:27Dooku.
01:05:29Dooku.
01:05:31Dooku.
01:05:32Dooku.
01:05:32Dooku.
01:05:33We have to go.
01:05:37She mentioned the British telegraph wire.
01:05:39Maybe there's still a chance of getting in touch with Stan Hope.
01:05:42The Russian captain would certainly be somewhere near General Indemans' house.
01:05:44I think I know where it is.
01:06:03Follow this line to a place you can safely cut in on it.
01:06:14The Russians will be receiving the same message.
01:06:16Send it in code.
01:06:17Ask them for an immediate heavy artillery barrage,
01:06:19followed by an attack on Malakoff at 2 minutes past 6.
01:06:22What about the others who are with you?
01:06:24They are in the Chiatikos cottage.
01:06:25When you are through with the message, get them out.
01:06:27You know the bridge at the end of the ground?
01:06:29Yes.
01:06:30We'll meet there.
01:06:31What about Tanya?
01:06:32Get her out of here.
01:06:33These are going to be the longest seven minutes in history.
01:06:37Hurry, Bruce.
01:06:59My dear lady, you disappoint me greatly.
01:07:01In fact, I'm beginning to lose my entire faith in members of your six.
01:07:08Just when I thought we might develop a very warm relationship, I learned that you are a spy.
01:07:16You see, the minute you don't get your own way, you call a girl names.
01:07:20Tanya, the word spy is not a name.
01:07:22What is it?
01:07:23Well, the word spy is...
01:07:24Oh, I do not wish to be thrown into a discussion of grammar.
01:07:25Tanya, please, don't you realize that there is a war in progress?
01:07:26Oh, war?
01:07:27I hate war.
01:07:28All the men go away.
01:07:29Tanya.
01:07:30Tanya.
01:07:31Your friends and Major Lindsay are most important to me.
01:07:32Where are they?
01:07:33Now, why do you always change the subject?
01:07:34I think you'd better tell me, Tanya.
01:07:35You know, I don't think you really like me.
01:07:36I think you'd better tell me, Tanya.
01:07:37You know, I don't think you really like me.
01:07:42Have you, Tanya?
01:07:43Shut up, honey.
01:07:44You'll try and see it on fire.
01:07:45Your friends and Major Lindsay are most important to me.
01:07:50Your friends and Major Lindsay are most important to me!
01:07:55Where are they?
01:07:56Now, why do you always change the subject?
01:07:58I think you'd better tell me, Tanya.
01:08:01You know, I don't think you really like me.
01:08:12And the last time I saw Keita, she was in the fields, picking flowers for your table.
01:08:33And my brother was buying chickens for your dinner.
01:08:36The English batteries are closer.
01:08:42They moved in.
01:08:45Tanya.
01:08:48This leaves me no choice.
01:08:50Is that nice, General?
01:09:00Oh, Eric.
01:09:01You may not be in your underwear, but you never look so beautiful to me.
01:09:06Such a girl.
01:09:07Even at a time like this, your mind is in underwear.
01:09:10Oh.
01:09:28Well, my friend, where's your poetry now?
01:09:32My stomach's where my head should be.
01:09:34How can I think of poetry without getting indigestion?
01:09:47Well, we got this far.
01:09:49Apparently, General Stanhope received your message.
01:09:53It's time for the seven minutes.
01:09:54Charge!
01:09:59Charge!
01:09:59Charge!
01:10:00Charge!
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01:10:22Charge!
01:10:23Oh, my God.
01:10:53Oh, my God.
01:11:23Oh, my God.
01:11:53Oh, my God.
01:12:23Oh, my God.
01:12:53Well, I see names.
01:12:59Many names.
01:13:01George, Teresa, Evelyn, Robert, Pierre, James, Henrietta, Harold, Anna, Irene, Herbert.
01:13:11What are all of these names?
01:13:15Maybe the children we're going to have.
01:13:19Here.
01:13:20What are all of these names?