Summaries

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.

Born in British India, Gunga Din always wanted to join the British army like many of his fellow Indians, but Indians were not allowed to do so. So he starts observing the British and learns accordingly. He befriends Sgt. Archibald Cutter and warns him about a Thuggee uprising that may threaten their base. Sgt. Cutter and others are able to fend off the attack, but when Gunga gets information of a much larger rebel attack, Cutter accompanies him to the cult's temple embedded with gold statues of Hindu deities. Gunga finds out he is regarded as a traitor by his countrymen, and Cutter, as well as Sergeants MacChesney and Ballantine, is held captive by the Thuggees in a bid to force the British to leave India.—rAjOo ([email protected])

Details

Keywords
  • soldier
  • battle
  • temple
  • 1880s
  • thuggee
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • War
Release date Feb 16, 1939
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Indian Springs Road, Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA
Production companies RKO Radio Pictures

Box office

Budget $1910000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 57m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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