The Drum

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

Sep 29 1938 Approved 1h 44m
Adventure, War

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.

Plot

During the British Raj, Captain Carruthers works under cover to track smuggled shipments of arms on the restless Northwest Frontier of India. He fears a full-scale rebellion is brewing. To forestall this, the British governor signs a treaty with the friendly, peace-loving ruler of Tokot, a key kingdom in the region, which is described as four days' march northward from Peshawar. Meanwhile, the king's son, Prince Azim, befriends Carruthers and a British drummer boy, Bill Holder, who teaches him how to play the instrument.

Written by

A.E.W. Mason, Lajos Biró, Arthur Wimperis

Directed by

Zoltan Korda

Cast

Sabu, Raymond Massey, Roger Livesey

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

United Artists, London Films Productions

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
1,033
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA