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Title: The Lives Of A Bengal Lancer


Date: 1935
Type: Historical adventure / Action
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: Henry Hathaway
Producer:

Comment
The film follows the exploits of three soldiers in British army stationed in the north west of India. The film mixes action with an examination of loyalty to the army, orders, friendship and family. Gary Cooper and Franchot Tone are good as the main characters.

Actors

Gary CooperGary Cooper
Franchot ToneFranchot Tone
Richard CromwellRichard Cromwell
Guy StandingGuy Standing
C Aubrey SmithC Aubrey Smith
Kathleen BurkeKathleen Burke
Douglas DumbrilleDouglas Dumbrille
Monte Blue
Colin TapleyColin Tapley

Oscars

Nomination - Best Picture
Nomination - Best Director - Henry Hathaway

Production

Paramount Pictures