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North West Frontier
“Two people trapped by fate. In a country with no destiny.”
6.8 / 10• 1959• 2h 9m•NR• 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
Capt. Scott
Lead
Lauren Bacall
Catherine Wyatt
Herbert Lom
Van Layden
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Bridie
I.S. Johar
Gupta
Ursula Jeans
Lady Windham
Eugene Deckers
Mr Peters
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.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. North West Frontier is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
