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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

NR19351h 49mHenry Hathaway
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 100%
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"Set in the spectacle of mystic India with its glittering mosques, oirental palaces, weird music, bronzed nautch dancers"

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.

AdventureDrama
RescueWild BoarSnake CharmerIndiaFortressCavalryLancerBengalBritish Raj

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What is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) about?

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.

Who stars in The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?

The Lives of a Bengal Lancer stars Gary Cooper (Alan McGregor), Franchot Tone (Forsythe), Richard Cromwell (Donald Stone), Guy Standing (Tom Stone), C. Aubrey Smith (Major Hamilton). The film was directed by Henry Hathaway.

How long is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?

The Lives of a Bengal Lancer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1935. It is rated NR.

Is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer worth watching?

The Lives of a Bengal Lancer holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Adventure, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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