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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)

The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)

Drama Adventure War

Set in the spectacle of mystic India with its glittering mosques, oirental palaces, weird music, bronzed nautch dancers

Release Date: 1935, January 11
Directors: Henry Hathaway
Countries: United States of America
Production: Paramount Pictures
Cast: Douglass Dumbrille, Charles Stevens, Monte Blue, Sam Harris, Gary Cooper, C. Aubrey Smith, Lumsden Hare, Colin Tapley, Harry Cording, Noble Johnson, Akim Tamiroff, Jameson Thomas

Overview:

In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers led by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. Surly McGregor and wry, blue-blooded Forsythe are officers in charge of newcomer Lieutenant Stone, the commanding officer’s inexperienced son. Motivated by a grudge toward his father, Lt. Stone allows himself to be captured by the enemy.

Keywords:

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