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Set in the spectacle of mystic India with its glittering mosques, oirental palaces, weird music, bronzed nautch dancers - The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
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Title: The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

Release Date: 11 Jan 1935

Runtime: 1h 49m

Genre: Adventure, Drama, War

Director: Paramount Pictures

Production Companies: Paramount Pictures

Overview: In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers leaded by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. After two casualties, the experienced but insubordinate Lieutenant Alan McGregor receives as replacement, the arrogant Lieutenant Forsythe and the immature son of Colonel Stone, Lieutenant Donald Stone. With the intention to prove that he will not have any privilege in the troop, the reception of Colonel Stone to his son is absolutely cold, but he becomes the protégé of McGregor. When Lieutenant Stone is kidnapped by Mohammed Khan, McGregor and Forsythe disobey the direct order of their commander, disguise as Indian peddlers and go to Khan's fortress to attempt to rescue their friend.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (44 votes)

Cast

  • Alan McGregor: Gary Cooper
  • Forsythe: Franchot Tone
  • Donald Stone: Richard Cromwell
  • Tom Stone: Guy Standing
  • Major Hamilton: C. Aubrey Smith
  • Tania Volkanskaya: Kathleen Burke
  • Mohammed Khan: Douglass Dumbrille
  • Hamzulla Khan: Monte Blue
  • Barrett: Colin Tapley
  • Otamanu: Akim Tamiroff
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