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A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.3/10, Rotten Tomatoes 83%. Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Critics rate it 20 points higher than audiences do.
26 audience votes
Key crew
- Zoltan KordaDirector
- A.E.W. MasonWriter
Cast
- SabuPrince Azim
- Raymond MasseyPrince Ghul
- Valerie HobsonMrs. Carruthers
- Roger LiveseyCapt. Carruthers
- David TreeLieut. Escott
- Desmond TesterBill Holder
- Francis L. SullivanGovernor
- Archibald BattyMajor Bond
- Frederick CulleyDr.Murphy
- Amid TaftazaniMohammed Khan
- Laurence BaskcombZarullah
- Roy EmertonWafadar
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Themes
rebellionbased on novel or bookarms smugglingdrumsprincedrumbritish empireindiarevoltcolonial indiabritish raj1900s