Balaclava_
A British army officer is cashiered, and re-enlists as Private to take part in the Crimean War. He succeeds in capturing a top Russian spy which results in the famous Charge of the Light Brigade to take the Balaclava Heights.
Starring
Cyril McLaglen, Benita Hume, Alf Goddard
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Balaclava was released 98 years ago in 1928.
Overview
A British army officer is cashiered, and re-enlists as Private to take part in the Crimean War. He succeeds in capturing a top Russian spy which results in t...
Balaclava is a Drama, War film with a runtime of 1h 12m.
CAST (12)
CM
Cyril McLaglen
John Kennedy
Benita Hume
Jean McDonald
AG
Alf Goddard
Nobby
Miles Mander
Capt. Gardner
J. Fisher White
Lord Raglan
BB
Betty Bolton
Natasha
RH
Robert Holmes
Father Nikolai
Harold Huth
Capt. Nolan, Adjutant
Boris Ranevsky
Tsar
Wallace Bosco
Lord Palmerston
MD
Marian Drada
Queen Victoria
EL
Eugene Leahy
Prince Albert
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Balaclava about?
A British army officer is cashiered, and re-enlists as Private to take part in the Crimean War. He succeeds in capturing a top Russian spy which results in the famous Charge of the Light Brigade to take the Balaclava Heights.
How long is Balaclava?
Balaclava has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in Balaclava?
The cast of Balaclava includes Cyril McLaglen, Benita Hume, Alf Goddard, Miles Mander, J. Fisher White.
GENRES (2)
Drama
War
