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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
“Set in the spectacle of mystic India with its glittering mosques, oirental palaces, weird music, bronzed nautch dancers”
6.6 / 10• 1935• 1h 49m•NR• English
AdventureDramaWar
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Gary Cooper
Alan McGregor
Lead
Franchot Tone
Forsythe
Richard Cromwell
Donald Stone
Guy Standing
Tom Stone
C. Aubrey Smith
Major Hamilton
Kathleen Burke
Tania Volkanskaya
Douglass Dumbrille
Mohammed Khan
Monte Blue
Hamzulla Khan
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Henry Hathaway's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Lives of a Bengal Lancer is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
