The Drum Poster

The Drum (1938)

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

5.8/10 1h 44m Sep 29, 1938
Adventure War

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.

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Movie Details

Original Title The Drum
Original Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.8

Cast

Sabu
Sabu
Prince Azim
Popularity: 0.6
Raymond Massey
Raymond Massey
Prince Ghul
Popularity: 1.4
Valerie Hobson
Valerie Hobson
Mrs. Carruthers
Popularity: 3.4
Roger Livesey
Roger Livesey
Capt. Carruthers
Popularity: 6.2
David Tree
David Tree
Lieut. Escott
Popularity: 3.0
Desmond Tester
Desmond Tester
Bill Holder
Popularity: 3.0
Francis L. Sullivan
Francis L. Sullivan
Governor
Popularity: 0.8
Archibald Batty
Archibald Batty
Major Bond
Popularity: 0.8
Frederick Culley
Frederick Culley
Dr.Murphy
Popularity: 0.7
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Amid Taftazani
Mohammed Khan
Popularity: 0.0
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Laurence Baskcomb
Zarullah
Popularity: 0.1
Roy Emerton
Roy Emerton
Wafadar
Popularity: 3.4

Key Crew

Director Zoltan Korda
Writer A.E.W. Mason

Production

London Films Productions
GB
United Artists
US

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Backdrops
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Keywords

rebellion based on novel or book arms smuggling drums prince drum british empire india revolt colonial india british raj 1900s children in wartime

Reviews from TMDB

CinemaSerf 7/10
Jun 10, 2024

There's a bit of Rudyard Kipling to this quite colourful story from Zoltan Korda telling of the ruthless "Ghul" (Raymond Massey) who usurps his brother after he makes a treaty with the British. Luckily, the heir "Azim" (Sabu) manages to escape the coup and make his way to "Capt. Carruthers" (Roger L ... Read more

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Details
Release Date September 29, 1938
Runtime 1h 44m
Language EN
Status Released
Popularity 0.8
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