The Drum

The Drum (1938)

29/09/1938
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 KordaDirector
  • A.E.W. MasonWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • rebellion
  • based on novel or book
  • arms smuggling
  • drums
  • prince
  • drum
  • british empire
  • india
  • revolt
  • colonial india
  • british raj
  • 1900s
  • children in wartime

Top Billed Cast

Sabu

Sabu

Prince Azim

Raymond Massey

Raymond Massey

Prince Ghul

Valerie Hobson

Valerie Hobson

Mrs. Carruthers

Roger Livesey

Roger Livesey

Capt. Carruthers

David Tree

David Tree

Lieut. Escott

Desmond Tester

Desmond Tester

Bill Holder

Francis L. Sullivan

Francis L. Sullivan

Governor

Archibald Batty

Archibald Batty

Major Bond

Frederick Culley

Frederick Culley

Dr.Murphy

Amid Taftazani

Mohammed Khan

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