North West Frontier
Seen it?1959 | 129 min | Adventure, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 9 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by J. Lee Thompson
- Kenneth MoreCapt. Scott
- Lauren BacallCatherine Wyatt
- Herbert LomVan Layden
- Wilfrid Hyde-WhiteBridie
- I.S. JoharGupta
- Ursula JeansLady Windham
- Eugene DeckersMr Peters
- Ian HunterSir John Wyndham
- Jack GwillimBrigadier Ames
- Govind Raja RossPrince Kishan