The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)

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Released:
1935-01-11

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.

Director:
Henry Hathaway

Runtime:
1h 49min

Genre:
Adventure, Drama, War

  • Cast:
  • Gary Cooper
    as
    Alan McGregor
  • Franchot Tone
    as
    Forsythe
  • Richard Cromwell
    as
    Donald Stone
  • Guy Standing
    as
    Tom Stone
  • C. Aubrey Smith
    as
    Major Hamilton