Media Representations
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Two war movies were made, both titled The Charge of the Light Brigade. The 1936 version stars Errol Flynn and is completely historically inaccurate, turning the motive into a grudge match against an Indian ruler allied with the Russians. The 1968 version, featuring David Hemmings (as Nolan) and Trevor Howard (as Cardigan), is much more factually accurate.
The novel Flashman at the Charge has Harry Flashman participating (much against his will) in the Charge.
The charge is the subject of British heavy metal band Iron Maiden's song "The Trooper" on their Piece of Mind album.
It was also the inspiration for the Pearls Before Swine album Balaklava, which begins with a sample of the 1890 recording of trumpeter Landfrey.
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