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6.1Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.
Released: 1938-04-07104 minDir: Zoltan KordaAdventure, War
Stream on: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Sabu as Prince Azim
- Raymond Massey as Prince Ghul
- Valerie Hobson as Mrs. Carruthers
- Roger Livesey as Capt. Carruthers
- David Tree as Lieut. Escott
- Desmond Tester as Bill Holder
Themes
- rebellion
- based on novel or book
- arms smuggling
- drums
- prince
- drum
- british empire
- india
- revolt
- colonial india
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Wikidata facts
- Duration
- 104
- FilmAffinity ID
- 290889
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- publication date
- 1938-01-01
- title
- The Drum
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Categories
1930s color films1938 adventure films1938 British films1938 English-language films1938 filmsBritish adventure filmsBritish Empire war filmsFilms about princesFilms based on British novelsFilms based on works by A. E. W. MasonFilms directed by Zoltan KordaFilms produced by Alexander KordaFilms scored by John D. H. GreenwoodFilms set in PeshawarFilms set in the British RajFilms shot in Khyber PakhtunkhwaFilms shot in WalesFilms with screenplays by Patrick KirwanLondon Films filmsPropaganda in IndiaTemplate film date with 1 release dateUnited Artists films