7.0
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
AdventureDramaWarApproved
"Set in the spectacle of mystic India with its glittering mosques, oirental palaces, weird music, bronzed nautch dancers"
Duration
1h 49mRelease
11 Jan 1935Country
United States
Language
EnglishOverview
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.
Plot
Three British soldiers on the Northwest Frontier of India struggle against the enemy - and themselves.
Cast
Gary CooperFranchot ToneRichard Cromwell
Ratings
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Details
Director
Henry Hathaway
Writers
Waldemar YoungJohn L. BalderstonAchmed Abdullah
Revenue
$3,000,000Awards
Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 6 nominations totalTrailer
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