The Drum (1938)

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.

Updated May 12 2020

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1938-09-29

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drums revolt colonial india

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Runtime: 104 mins Rating: 6.1 Tag Line: MEN BATTLE FOR THEIR LIVES... WOMEN FIGHT FOR THEIR LOVE... IN A MIGHTY SAGA OF CONQUEST ON INDIA'S FRONTIER

Cast

Raymond Massey

Prince Ghul

Valerie Hobson

Mrs. Carruthers

David Tree

Lieut. Escott

Sabu

Prince Azim

Roger Livesey

Capt. Carruthers

Francis L. Sullivan

Governor

Desmond Tester

Bill Holder

Ronald Adam

Major Gregoff