In 19th century India, three British soldiers and a native waterbearer must stop a secret mass revival of the murderous Thuggee cult before it can rampage across the land.In 19th century India, three British soldiers and a native waterbearer must stop a secret mass revival of the murderous Thuggee cult before it can rampage across the land.In 19th century India, three British soldiers and a native waterbearer must stop a secret mass revival of the murderous Thuggee cult before it can rampage across the land.
- Awards
- 1 win
Charles Bennett
- Telegraph Operator
- (uncredited)
Gene Coogan
- Lancer
- (uncredited)
Jimmy Dime
- Thug
- (uncredited)
George Du Count
- Pandu Lal
- (uncredited)
Anna May the Elephant
- Elephant
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaUpon release, the Indian magazine "Filmindia" accused the film of misrepresenting Indian characters and insensitivity toward Hindu customs. Following riots in India and Malaya, the film was withdrawn by the censors.
- GoofsBallantine and MacChesney are bound and gagged when the last Thuggee is about to behead them after Gunga Din sounds the alarm. Cutter shoots the Thuggee and Ballantine and MacChesney are unbound as they rush to Cutter's side.
- Crazy creditsThe credits appear on a gong. Standing next to the gong is a Hindu man, and every time he strikes the gong, the credits change.
- Alternate versionsGerman theatrical version was cut by approx. 12 minutes. This version was later shown on TV but never released on any home media format. Only in 2018 the film was released on DVD, with approx. 4 minutes restored.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Look Back in Anger (1959)
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Rudyard Kipling's poem brought to life in a powerful, strikingly meaningful way...
This old film just has some important elements the bulk of current films seem to lack: strength of character, genuine heroism and an understanding of what true altruism and sacrifice mean. And Sam Jaffe, a terrific (now-unfortunately-deceased) character actor breaks the viewer's heart as the "regimental bhisti, Gunga Din," who takes constant abuse and gives his all, including his life, to carry water to the men of the Queen's regiment even in the thick of battle.
Funny, I don't remember it as a comedy, though I think there may have been some spots of humor in it, but then, I was rather young the last time I saw it on the Late, Late Show... too many years ago to even want to think about.
It's a wonderful movie and I hope the animated version, coming out next year, does the poem and story the same good service the 1939 film managed to do.
Highly recommended.
Funny, I don't remember it as a comedy, though I think there may have been some spots of humor in it, but then, I was rather young the last time I saw it on the Late, Late Show... too many years ago to even want to think about.
It's a wonderful movie and I hope the animated version, coming out next year, does the poem and story the same good service the 1939 film managed to do.
Highly recommended.
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- Aug 27, 1999
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- Aufstand in Sidi Hakim
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- Budget
- $1,910,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 57 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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