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  1. The Horsemen is a 1971 American adventure film starring Omar Sharif, directed by John Frankenheimer; screenplay by Dalton Trumbo.

  2. Jul 23, 1971 · The Horsemen: Directed by John Frankenheimer. With Omar Sharif, Leigh Taylor-Young, Jack Palance, Peter Jeffrey. Drama depicting rural life in contemporary Afghanistan and the Afghani people's love for an ancient traditional sport similar to horseback polo.

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    • Action, Adventure, Drama
    • John Frankenheimer
    • 1971-07-23
  3. John Frankenheimer's "The Horsemen" is about the most dangerous game in the world, which, in case you don't have your Guinness Book of World Records handy, is buzkashi. It is played in Afghanistan, and the object is to pick up a headless goat at full gallop (you are galloping, not the headless goat) and carry it all the way around an enormous ...

  4. An Afghan sheik's (Jack Palance) son (Omar Sharif) tries to prove himself to his father in the grueling equestrian game of "buzkashi."

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    • John Frankenheimer
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    • Omar Sharif
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  5. The Horsemen (1971) - Turner Classic Movies. Brief Synopsis. Afghan nomads compete in a brutal riding game. Cast & Crew. Read More. John Frankenheimer. Director. Omar Sharif. Uraz. Leigh Taylor-young. Zereh. Jack Palance. Tursen. Peter Jeffrey. Hayatal. Srinanda De. Mukhi. Photos & Videos. View All. Film Details. MPAA Rating. Genre. Adventure.

    • John Frankenheimer, José López Rodero
    • Omar Sharif
  6. 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. John Frankenheimer. Director. Joseph Kessel.

  7. The Horsemen is a 1971 American adventure film starring Omar Sharif, directed by John Frankenheimer; screenplay by Dalton Trumbo. Based on a 1967 novel by French writer Joseph Kessel, Les Cavaliers shows Afghanistan and its people the way they were before the wars that wracked the country, particularly their love for the sport of buzkashi.