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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

1935Movie1 h 49 minNR

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%71%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%71%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for scares.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Henry Hathaway
Written by
William Slavens McNutt, Achmed Abdullah, Grover Jones
Produced by
Louis D. Lighton
Music by
Milan Roder, Heinz Roemheld, John Leipold

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Facts

January 11, 1935 · 1 h 49 min · NR

Released
January 11, 1935
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Jerkass Has a Point, Snake Charmer, Fanservice +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?"

Questions about The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

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Where can I stream The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

What tropes does The Lives of a Bengal Lancer use?

Jerkass Has a PointSnake CharmerFanserviceI Need a Freaking DrinkAffably EvilRight-Hand CatWe Have Ways of Making You TalkWhite Man's BurdenShut Up, Kirk!Artistic License – Geography"Well Done, Son" GuyFacial Dialogueand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Jerkass Has a Point, Snake Charmer, and Fanservice.