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The Black Watch (1929)

Movie ★ 5.9 92 min

Drama Adventure War

Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War.

John Ford Director

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Released
May 22, 1929
Runtime
92 min
IMDb
tt0019699
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Cast

Victor McLaglen Victor McLaglen Captain Donald King Myrna Loy Myrna Loy Yasmani David Torrence David Torrence Field Marshal David Rollins David Rollins Lieutenant Malcolm King Cyril Chadwick Cyril Chadwick Major Twynes Lumsden Hare Lumsden Hare Black Watch Colonel Roy D'Arcy Roy D'Arcy Rewa Ghunga David Percy David Mitchell Lewis Mitchell Lewis Major Mohammed Khan Claude King Claude King General Walter Long Walter Long Harrim Bey Francis Ford Francis Ford MacGregor (uncredited) Randolph Scott Randolph Scott Black Watch Soldier (uncredited) John Wayne John Wayne Black Watch Soldier (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Black Watch about?
Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War.
Who directed The Black Watch?
The Black Watch was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Black Watch?
The Black Watch stars Victor McLaglen, Myrna Loy, David Torrence, David Rollins.
When was The Black Watch released?
The Black Watch is a 1929 drama, adventure, war film.
Where can I watch The Black Watch?
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