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The Drum
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The Drum

1938-04-07 · 104 min · ★ 6.1

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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Directors
Zoltan Korda
Production companies
London Films Productions, United Artists
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

SabuSabuPrince Azim
Raymond MasseyRaymond MasseyPrince Ghul
Valerie HobsonValerie HobsonMrs. Carruthers
Roger LiveseyRoger LiveseyCapt. Carruthers
David TreeDavid TreeLieut. Escott
Desmond TesterDesmond TesterBill Holder
Francis L. SullivanGovernor
Archibald BattyArchibald BattyMajor Bond
Frederick CulleyFrederick CulleyDr.Murphy
Amid TaftazaniMohammed Khan
Laurence BaskcombZarullah
Roy EmertonRoy EmertonWafadar
Michael Martin HarveyMichael Martin HarveyMullah
Martin WalkerMartin WalkerHerrick
Ronald AdamRonald AdamMajor Gregoff
Leo GennLeo GennAbdul Fakir (uncredited)
Ralph TrumanRalph TrumanDinner Guest (uncredited)

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