Question 1

How did Charlton Heston's physical appearance differ from the real General Gordon he portrayed?

Accepted Answer

Charlton Heston was much taller (6ft 3in) and younger than the real General Charles 'Chinese' Gordon, who was about 5ft 5in and older at the time of the events.

Question 2

What surprising response did the Mahdi's grandson give about the script's historical inaccuracy?

Accepted Answer

When producer Julian Blaustein apologized that Gordon and the Mahdi never actually met, the Mahdi's grandson replied, 'Ah, but Mr. Blaustein, they should have.'

Question 3

What disturbing fact emerged years later about animal safety during filming?

Accepted Answer

Despite initial claims that no horses were injured, it was later discovered that over one hundred horses were severely injured, euthanized, or died due to unethical stunt methods.

Question 4

Which actor turned down the role of General Charles 'Chinese' Gordon?

Accepted Answer

Burt Lancaster turned down the role of Major General Charles 'Chinese' Gordon.

Question 5

What widescreen format was used for Khartoum and later resurrected by Quentin Tarantino?

Accepted Answer

The film was shot in Ultra Panavision 70, a format Quentin Tarantino resurrected in 2015 with The Hateful Eight.

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