North West Frontier
(1959)
Directed by J. Lee
Thompson this film stars Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall, Herbet Lom and
I. S. Johar. In 1905 a British Army Captain and an American governess
seek to protect a six year old Hindu prince from a Muslim uprising.
The general plot of
this film is fairly simplistic with a group of people trying to
escape from rebels by using a steam train and there are some decent
set pieces along the way. What really helps strengthen the film is
the diversity of characters allowing the film to explore a good range
of views on British imperialism and the situation in India. There are
some nice landscape shots but there is never really enough action to
really keep you on the edge of your seat.
4/5
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