The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

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

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Release Date

1/11/1935

Runtime

109 mins

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$3,000,000

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A rousing colonial adventure where personal pride and military honor collide on the Indian frontier. It's a spectacle of cavalry charges, fortress intrigue, and daredevil rescue played with genuine stakes and swagger.

Mood

TenseExhilaratingDefiant

Themes

FamilyRedemptionPower

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Brisk

Look

Widescreen epicNaturalistic

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Racial violence

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