The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
1935, English. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
Set in the spectacle of mystic India with its glittering mosques, oirental palaces, weird music, bronzed nautch dancers
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Cast & crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Gary CooperAlan McGregor
- Franchot ToneForsythe
- Richard CromwellDonald Stone
- Guy StandingTom Stone
- C. Aubrey SmithMajor Hamilton
- Kathleen BurkeTania Volkanskaya
- Douglass DumbrilleMohammed Khan
- Monte BlueHamzulla Khan
- Colin TapleyBarrett
- Akim TamiroffOtamanu
- J. Carrol NaishGrand Vizier
- Noble JohnsonRam Singh
Details
- Released
- 11 January 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Waldemar Young, John L. Balderston, Achmed Abdullah
- Box office
- $3M
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What The Lives of a Bengal Lancer is based on
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer is based on The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1930) by Francis Yeats-Brown.
1930
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
By Francis Yeats-Brown
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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer: quick answers
Is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Lives of a Bengal Lancer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lives of a Bengal Lancer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer on?
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 January 1935. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?
If you liked The Lives of a Bengal Lancer, try Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, North West Frontier, The Last of the Mohicans.
Who directed The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935) was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell.
What is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer based on?
The Lives of a Bengal Lancer is based on The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1930) by Francis Yeats-Brown.