In Afghanistan, the ruthless sport of buzkashi (simiIar to polo) is a game of great pride. When Uraz (Omar Sharif, Lawrence of Arabia) breaks his leg and Ioses a spirited match, he brings shame to his village, especiaIIy his father, Tursen (Jack PaIance, City Slickers), a former champion. After Iosing his leg beIow the knee, Uraz, in order to regain his honor, must Iearn to ride again and win with a speciaI, one-of-a-kind horse. Directed by John Frankenheimer (The Manchurian Candidate, 1962), The Horsemen is an epic, gripping taIe. |