The Drum (1938)

  • NR
  • 09/29/1938 (US)
  • Adventure, War
  • 1h 44m

MEN BATTLE FOR THEIR LIVES... WOMEN FIGHT FOR THEIR LOVE... IN A MIGHTY SAGA OF CONQUEST ON INDIA'S FRONTIER

Overview

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.

Zoltan Korda

Director

A.E.W. Mason

Writer

Cast

Sabu's headshot

Sabu

Prince Azim
Raymond Massey's headshot

Raymond Massey

Prince Ghul
Valerie Hobson's headshot

Valerie Hobson

Mrs. Carruthers
Roger Livesey's headshot

Roger Livesey

Capt. Carruthers
David Tree's headshot

David Tree

Lieut. Escott
Desmond Tester's headshot

Desmond Tester

Bill Holder
Francis L. Sullivan's headshot

Francis L. Sullivan

Governor
Archibald Batty's headshot

Archibald Batty

Major Bond

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