The final charge of the Lighthorsemen alone is worth the price of admission. When released theatrically in the US, the film was cut by nearly 20 minutes to 111 minutes. The transfer is not all I would have hoped for, but it is certainly an adequate presentation of this film. Generally, the transfer quality is somewhat inconsistent with the worst coming in the first reel. Initially, the image appears slightly squeezed and noticably grainy, but stick with it and things improve after the first 15 minutes or so.
Colors are usually solid but at times look a bit faded.
Likewise, contrast is mostly good but a few scenes have a slightly dull look with blacks looking more gray. Though the graininess noticable in the first reel decreases later on, it never really goes away, but is thankfully not bad enough to be distracting. Detail and sharpness are very good. Though the Dolby Stereo soundtrack lacks both the range and dynamics we have come to expect from newer films, it does contain some excellent directional effects and effective use of the surround channel. The first side break is exceptional but the platter break is less so.