The Drum (Drums) (1938)

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Release Date: Sep 29, 1938 Wide

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The Drum is an opulent Technicolor "British India" epic, based on a story by A.E.W. Mason (of Four Feathers fame). Teenaged actor Sabu stars as a young East Indian prince educated in England. By rights, his loyalties should lie with his countrymen, but in typical "Sun Never Sets" fashion most of the other Indian characters are as evil and untrustworthy as Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey). Guhl plans a revolt against the British, intending to wipe out the Royal troops as the English officers enjoy

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.

Art House & International, Action & Adventure

Directed By: Zoltan Korda

In Theaters: Sep 29, 1938 Wide

On DVD: Nov 28, 2011

Cast

Sab�
Prince Azim
Raymond Massey
Prince Ghul
Roger Livesey
Tony Carruthers
Valerie Hobson
Mrs. Carruthers
David Tree
Lieutenent Escott
Francis L. Sullivan
Governor
Desmond Tester
Bill Holder
Archibald Batty
Maj. Bond
Amid Taftazani
Mohammed Khan
Edward Lexy
Sgt.-Maj. Kernel
Ronald Adam
Maj. Gregoff
Leslie Banks
Frederick Culley
Dr. Murphy
Roy Emerton
Wafadar
Alf Goddard
Pete Kelly
Michael Martin Harvey
Hullah
Julien Mitchell
Sergeant
Charles Oliver
Rajab
Martin Walker
Merrick

Critic Reviews for The Drum (Drums)

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One of the most fascinating and entertaining asides in British cinema, Sabu is just meta-colonial enough to maintain relevance.

November 29, 2011 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Joseph Jon Lanthier

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Rousing and lavish Technicolor old-fashioned adventure story.

March 25, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Drums is an amazing. The locations of the film is amazing and beautiful. Raymond Massey and Roger Livesey give great performances. However, Sabu steals the show. The movie, Drums, is a must see if you like action/adventure films

September 24, 2009