North West Frontier
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North West Frontier

Two people trapped by fate. In a country with no destiny.

6.8 / 10 1959 2h 9mNR English
AdventureDrama

Storyline

In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial India, British Army Captain Scott, a young prince and the boy's governess escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by Muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince.

Cast & Crew

Kenneth More

Kenneth More

Capt. Scott

Lead
Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Catherine Wyatt

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Van Layden

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Bridie

I.S. Johar

I.S. Johar

Gupta

Ursula Jeans

Ursula Jeans

Lady Windham

Eugene Deckers

Eugene Deckers

Mr Peters

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

Sir John Wyndham

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. J. Lee Thompson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. North West Frontier is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker