The Drum

The Drum

1938 · 104 min · EN · 5.7 (18 votes)
Dir. Zoltan Korda · Starring Sabu, Raymond Massey, Valerie Hobson, Roger Livesey, David Tree, Desmond Tester

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

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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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A thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of colonial India. It's a tale of courage and loyalty, where a young prince must race against time to thwart a dangerous plot. Expect grand visuals and a sense of impending conflict.

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