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The Drum (1938)

Movie ★ 6.1 104 min

Adventure War

Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.

Zoltan Korda Director A.E.W. Mason Writer

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Quick facts

Released
April 7, 1938
Runtime
104 min
IMDb
tt0030082
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Cast

Sabu Sabu Prince Azim Raymond Massey Raymond Massey Prince Ghul Valerie Hobson Valerie Hobson Mrs. Carruthers Roger Livesey Roger Livesey Capt. Carruthers David Tree David Tree Lieut. Escott Desmond Tester Desmond Tester Bill Holder Francis L. Sullivan Francis L. Sullivan Governor Archibald Batty Archibald Batty Major Bond Frederick Culley Frederick Culley Dr.Murphy Amid Taftazani Mohammed Khan Laurence Baskcomb Zarullah Roy Emerton Roy Emerton Wafadar Michael Martin Harvey Michael Martin Harvey Mullah Martin Walker Martin Walker Herrick Ronald Adam Ronald Adam Major Gregoff Leo Genn Leo Genn Abdul Fakir (uncredited) Ralph Truman Ralph Truman Dinner Guest (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Drum about?
Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.
Who directed The Drum?
The Drum was directed by Zoltan Korda.
Who stars in The Drum?
The Drum stars Sabu, Raymond Massey, Valerie Hobson, Roger Livesey.
When was The Drum released?
The Drum is a 1938 adventure, war film.
Where can I watch The Drum?
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