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The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)

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Gary Cooper stars in this rousing adventure saga of three British officers of the 41st Regiment of Bengal Lancers of India. The story begins as Lt. McGregor (Gary Cooper) accepts two new officers to his company -- the brash Lt. Fortesque (Franchot Tone) and Lt. Stone (Richard Cromwell), the son of the garrison's commander, Col. Stone (Guy Standing). In an effort not to show favoritism, Stone's father barely acknowledges his son during a parade of the new officers. Lt. Stone resents this

Unrated, 1 hr. 50 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Grover Jones

May 31, 2005

Paramount Pictures

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All Critics (9) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (0) | DVD (1)

One of the most exciting action-adventures of the 1930s (perhaps of all time), catapulting Gary Cooper to major stardom.

March 18, 2009 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | Comment

A rousing adventure story in the Kiplingesque fashion.

December 29, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Pretty good, but it should have been great.

June 23, 2003 Comment
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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This film really captures what fascinated Europeans about the Kiplingesque British Army in India. Most pleasantly, the locals are not simple shooting targets or merciless blood suckers. As a result, the script has a touch of realism that makes it truly interesting. Except around the end when selfless heroes take over,

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