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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

1935·Movie
1h 49min·NR
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%71%
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%71%

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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

History, war, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

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.
Classic British Colonial AdventureMilitary Brotherhood & HonorFather-Son ReconciliationPrestige Historical DramaNorthwest Frontier SettingStoic MasculinityPre-War Hollywood EpicDramatic Rescue MissionNostalgic War Romance

Crew

Directed by:
Henry Hathaway, Clem Beauchamp, Paul Wing
Written by:
William Slavens McNutt, Achmed Abdullah, John L. Balderston
Produced by:
Louis D. Lighton
Composed by:
John Leipold, Milan Roder, Heinz Roemheld

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Is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?

1 h 49 min

The Lives of a Bengal Lancer runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?

Critics100
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate The Lives of a Bengal Lancer higher (100) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Lives of a Bengal Lancer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Lives of a Bengal Lancer?

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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 storytelling tropes for The Lives of a Bengal Lancer, including Jerkass Has a Point, Snake Charmer, Fanservice.