The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
Seen it?1935 | 109 min | Adventure, Drama
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone with a bit of wanderlust and anyone who loves a strong drama, this one's for you. A good one for when you want to be swept off somewhere else. Same wavelength as True Grit.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 49 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1935: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers led by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. Surly McGregor and wry, blue-blooded Forsythe are officers in charge of newcomer Lieutenant Stone, the commanding officer’s inexperienced son. Motivated by a grudge toward his father, Lt. Stone allows himself to be captured by the enemy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 6 Oscars.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Hathaway
- Gary CooperAlan McGregor
- Franchot ToneForsythe
- Richard CromwellDonald Stone
- Guy StandingTom Stone
- C. Aubrey SmithMajor Hamilton
- Kathleen BurkeTania Volkanskaya
- Douglass DumbrilleMohammed Khan
- Monte BlueHamzulla Khan
- Colin TapleyBarrett
- Akim TamiroffOtamanu