The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

"Set in the spectacle of mystic India with its glittering mosques, oirental palaces, weird music, bronzed nautch dancers"

Feb 1 1935 Approved 1h 49m
Adventure, Drama, War

In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers leaded by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. After two casualties, the experienced but insubordinate Lieutenant Alan McGregor receives as replacement, the arrogant Lieutenant Forsythe and the immature son of Colonel Stone, Lieutenant Donald Stone. With the intention to prove that he will not have any privilege in the troop, the reception of Colonel Stone to his son is absolutely cold, but he becomes the protégé of McGregor. When Lieutenant Stone is kidnapped by Mohammed Khan, McGregor and Forsythe disobey the direct order of their commander, disguise as Indian peddlers and go to Khan's fortress to attempt to rescue their friend.

Plot

The 41st Bengal Lancers are stationed on the Northwest Frontier of British India, guarding against Afridi invaders led by wily Mohammed Khan. Experienced (though insubordinate) Lieut. McGregor is joined by two new arrivals, haughty Forsythe and callow Donald Stone...son of the commanding colonel. We follow the three through varied adventures and hardships. Will they uphold the honor of the regiment? Will Stone and the Colonel come to terms with their difficult relationship?

Written by

Waldemar Young, John L. Balderston, Achmed Abdullah

Directed by

Henry Hathaway

Cast

Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 6 nominations total

Trailers
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer 1935 Official Trailer (Nominated Oscar / Best Picture)
The Lives Of a Bengal Lancer - Trailer
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