The Lives of a Bengal Lancer(1935)
Set in the spectacle of mystic India with its glittering mosques, oirental palaces, weird music, bronzed nautch dancers
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer Synopsis
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.
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) is a adventure and drama film directed by Henry Hathaway, released on January 11, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell and Guy Standing. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 55 ratings.
- Director:
- Henry Hathaway
- Writers:
- Waldemar Young, Achmed Abdullah, John L. Balderston
- Producers:
- Louis D. Lighton
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Lang
- Composer:
- Milan Roder
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $3,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) Trailer
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gary Cooper
as Alan McGregor
Franchot Tone
as Forsythe
Richard Cromwell
as Donald Stone
Guy Standing
as Tom Stone
C. Aubrey Smith
as Major Hamilton
Kathleen Burke
as Tania Volkanskaya
Douglass Dumbrille
as Mohammed Khan
Monte Blue
as Hamzulla Khan
Colin Tapley
as Barrett
Akim Tamiroff
as Otamanu
J. Carrol Naish
as Grand Vizier
Noble Johnson
as Ram Singh
Key crew
Directed by Henry Hathaway, written by Waldemar Young, Achmed Abdullah and John L. Balderston, produced by Louis D. Lighton.
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 55 ratings.
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lives of a Bengal Lancer online?
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?
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The main cast of The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) includes Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell, Guy Standing and C. Aubrey Smith. The film was directed by Henry Hathaway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lives of a Bengal Lancer released?
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer was released on January 11, 1935 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer worth watching?
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 55 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?
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