Zarak

"For the Harem Beauty...Mighty Zarak Fought Half a Continent!"

Dec 25 1956 Approved 1h 39m
Action, Adventure, Romance

A notorious bandit develops a grudging respect for the English military man assigned to capture him.

Plot

On the mountainous frontier between British India and Afghanistan, circa 1860s, Zarak Khan kisses Salma, the youngest wife of his father, Haji Khan. Outraged, his father orders Zarak to be flogged to death but spares his life at the urging of an elderly Mullah. Zarak now leaves his village and becomes a notorious outlaw, prompting the British to assign a Major Ingram to capture him. Zarak and Ingram have several encounters, developing a grudging respect for each other. When Ingram is captured by Ahmad, one of Zarak's rivals, Zarak risks his life to save the British officer.

Written by

Richard Maibaum

Directed by

Terence Young

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Warwick Film Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
475
Average Rating
5.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA