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The Drum (1938)

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MEN BATTLE FOR THEIR LIVES... WOMEN FIGHT FOR THEIR LOVE... IN A MIGHTY SAGA OF CONQUEST ON INDIA'S FRONTIER

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Zoltan Korda
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    Prince Azim Sabu
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    Prince Ghul Raymond Massey
  • Profile picture of Valerie Hobson
    Mrs. Carruthers Valerie Hobson
  • Profile picture of Roger Livesey
    Capt. Carruthers Roger Livesey
  • Profile picture of David Tree
    Lieut. Escott David Tree
  • Profile picture of Desmond Tester
    Bill Holder Desmond Tester
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    Governor Francis L. Sullivan
  • Profile picture of Archibald Batty
    Major Bond Archibald Batty

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