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The Drum

1938Movie1 h 44 min

71

GoodGoodWatch score

71

GoodGoodWatch score

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Summary

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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Directed by: Zoltan Korda
Written by: A.E.W. Mason
Produced by: Alexander Korda
Music by: John Greenwood

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Facts

April 7, 1938 · 1 h 44 min · Violence

Released: April 7, 1938
Runtime: 1 h 44 min
Content: Violence
Genres: Adventure, War
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 3 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

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Where can I stream The Drum?

In the United States, The Drum streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Drum worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is The Drum okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.