The Drum
1938, English. Directed by Zoltan Korda.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Zoltan KordaDirector
- SabuPrince Azim
- Raymond MasseyPrince Ghul
- Valerie HobsonMrs. Carruthers
- Roger LiveseyCapt. Carruthers
- David TreeLieut. Escott
- Desmond TesterBill Holder
- Francis L. SullivanGovernor
- Archibald BattyMajor Bond
- Frederick CulleyDr.Murphy
- Amid TaftazaniMohammed Khan
- Laurence BaskcombZarullah
- Roy EmertonWafadar
Details
- Released
- 7 April 1938
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- A.E.W. Mason
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The Drum runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
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Who directed The Drum?
The Drum (1938) was directed by Zoltan Korda and stars Sabu, Raymond Massey, Valerie Hobson.