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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer
UNITED STATES · 1935

The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

Henry Hathaway
military duty father-son conflict colonial India redemption through action enemy capture
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Synopsis

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.

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