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North West Frontier(1959)
Status: Released
Date: 1959-10-13
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51 Votes
Time: 2h 9m
Two people trapped by fate. In a country with no destiny.
Overview:
In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial India, British Army Captain Scott, a young prince and the boy's governess escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by Muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince.
Languages: English, Hindi.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
The Rank Organisation
Marcel Hellman Productions
Movie: North West Frontier
Top 10 Billed Cast
Kenneth More
Capt. Scott
Lauren Bacall
Catherine Wyatt
Herbert Lom
Van Layden
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Bridie
I.S. Johar
Gupta
Ursula Jeans
Lady Windham
Eugene Deckers
Mr Peters
Ian Hunter
Sir John Wyndham
Jack Gwillim
Brig. Ames
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