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The Brigand of Kandahar
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The Brigand of Kandahar

1965-08-09 · 82 min · ★ 5.6

Adventure · War · History

1880. British India. Robert Case, a half-caste lieutenant, is unjustly discharged from the British Army. He joins the rebel Bengali tribesmen offensive against the colonial enemy. They capture a foreign journalist and Case recounts his story of false accusation on trumped-up charges, instigated by the bigotry and racism of his commanding officers. Following a successful attack by the British against the rebels Case is brutally shot by Colonel Drewe, his accuser. The journalist returns home determined to report the true story of The Brigand of Kandahar.

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Directors
John Gilling
Production companies
Hammer Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ronald LewisRonald LewisLt. Case
Oliver ReedOliver ReedAli Kahn
Duncan LamontDuncan LamontCol. Drew
Yvonne RomainYvonne RomainRatina
Katherine WoodvilleKatherine WoodvilleElsa
Glyn HoustonGlyn HoustonMarriott
Sean LynchSean LynchRattu
Walter BrownWalter BrownHitala
Inigo JacksonCaptain Boyd
Jeremy BurnhamCaptain Connelly
Joe PowellColor Sergeant
Henry DaviesSecond Lt. Crowe
John SouthworthSecond Lt. Barlow
Caron GardnerCaron GardnerServing Maid
James PayneSoldier in Shoot-out (uncredited)

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