The Drum

Name: The Drum
Released: 1938-04-07
Rating: 6.058

6.1/10 (26)

·1938· 104 min

Director: Zoltan Korda

"MEN BATTLE FOR THEIR LIVES... WOMEN FIGHT FOR THEIR LOVE... IN A MIGHTY SAGA OF CONQUEST ON INDIA'S FRONTIER"

Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troops of Guhl's treachery by tapping out a message on his drum.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Cast

Sabu

Prince Azim

Raymond Massey

Prince Ghul

Valerie Hobson

Mrs. Carruthers

Roger Livesey

Capt. Carruthers

David Tree

Lieut. Escott

Desmond Tester

Bill Holder

Francis L. Sullivan

Governor

Archibald Batty

Major Bond

Frederick Culley

Dr.Murphy

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Amid Taftazani

Mohammed Khan

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Laurence Baskcomb

Zarullah

Roy Emerton

Wafadar

In brief

The Drum (1938) is a adventure, war film. With an average rating of 6.1/10 from 26 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 44min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Drum online?

The Drum is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Drum?

The Drum runs 104 minutes (1h 44min).

What rating does The Drum have?

The Drum has an average rating of 6.1/10 based on 26 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Drum from?

The Drum was released in 1938.