The Drum (1938)
MEN BATTLE FOR THEIR LIVES... WOMEN FIGHT FOR THEIR LOVE... IN A MIGHTY SAGA OF CONQUEST ON INDIA'S FRONTIER
Set 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.
Director: Zoltan Korda
Genre: Adventure, War
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: April 7, 1938
Cast
- Sabu - Prince Azim
- Raymond Massey - Prince Ghul
- Valerie Hobson - Mrs. Carruthers
- Roger Livesey - Capt. Carruthers
- David Tree - Lieut. Escott
- Desmond Tester - Bill Holder
- Francis L. Sullivan - Governor
- Archibald Batty - Major Bond
- Frederick Culley - Dr.Murphy
- Amid Taftazani - Mohammed Khan
Screenplay
- A.E.W. Mason
- Lajos Biró (Adaptation)
Music: John Greenwood
Editing: Henry Cornelius
Production: London Films Productions, United Artists
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
rebellion, based on novel or book, arms smuggling, drums, prince, drum, british empire, india, revolt, colonial india, british raj, 1900s, children in wartime
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Drum about?
- Set 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.
- Who directed The Drum?
- The Drum was directed by Zoltan Korda.
- Who stars in The Drum?
- The Drum stars Sabu, Raymond Massey, Valerie Hobson, Roger Livesey, David Tree, Desmond Tester.
- How long is The Drum?
- The Drum has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Drum?
- The Drum is a Adventure, War film.
- Where was The Drum produced?
- The Drum was produced in United Kingdom.