North West Frontier

"Two people trapped by fate. In a country with no destiny."

Oct 25 1959 Not Rated 2h 9m
Adventure, Drama

In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial India, British Army Captain Scott, a young prince and the boy's governess escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by Muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince.

Plot

In northwestern India soon after the turn of the 20th Century, Moslem rebels seek to kill a six-year-old Hindu prince to end his family line. Captain Scott of the British Army is ordered to get the prince out of the region safely. Adventure ensues as Scott sneaks the child away, through Moslem-held territory, by train. Also on board are the boy's American governess, an arms merchant, a cynical reporter, and two upper class Britons.

Written by

Frank S. Nugent, Patrick Ford, Will Price

Directed by

J. Lee Thompson

Production Countries

United Kingdom, Spain, India

Production Companies

The Rank Organisation

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 3 BAFTA 3 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
3,219
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA