Clive of India
“Six words from a woman changed the map of Asia!”
Synopsis
Fort St. David, Cuddalore, southern India, 1748. While colonial empires battle to seize an enormous territory, rich in spices and precious metals beyond the wildest dreams, and try to gain the favor of the local kings, Robert Clive (1725-1774), a frustrated but talented clerk who works for the East Indian Company and struggles to earn his fortune, makes a bold decision that will change his life forever.
Top Cast
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Ronald Colman
Robert Clive
Loretta Young
Margaret Maskelyne
Colin Clive
Capt. Johnstone
Francis Lister
Edmund Maskelyne
C. Aubrey Smith
Prime Minister
Cesar Romero
Mir Jaffar
Montagu Love
Governor Pigot
Lumsden Hare
Sergeant Clark
Ferdinand Munier
Admiral Watson
Gilbert Emery
Mr. Sullivan
Leo G. Carroll
Mr. Manning
Etienne Girardot
Mr. Warburton
Robert Greig
Mr. Pemberton
Mischa Auer
Suraj Ud Dowlah
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Old Member
Doris Lloyd
Mrs. Nixon
Edward Cooper
Clive's Butler
Eily Malyon
Mrs. Clifford
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Boleslawski
- Screenplay & Story
- R. J. Minney, W.P. Lipscomb
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Clive of India
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Pictures, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Boleslawski
R. J. Minney, W.P. Lipscomb
Alfred Newman
J. Peverell Marley
Barbara McLean
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Boleslawski
Director
R. J. Minney
Screenplay
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
W.P. Lipscomb
Screenplay
Barbara McLean
Editor
J. Peverell Marley
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Clive of India
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Clive of India about?
Fort St. David, Cuddalore, southern India, 1748. While colonial empires battle to seize an enormous territory, rich in spices and precious metals beyond the wildest dreams, and try to gain the favor of the local kings, Robert Clive (1725-1774), a frustrated but talented clerk who works for the East Indian Company and struggles to earn his fortune, makes a bold decision that will change his life forever.
Who directed Clive of India?
Clive of India was directed by Richard Boleslawski.
Who stars in Clive of India?
The principal cast of Clive of India includes Ronald Colman, Loretta Young, Colin Clive, Francis Lister, C. Aubrey Smith.
When was Clive of India released and how long is it?
Clive of India was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Clive of India?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Clive of India was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Clive of India based on a book or true story?
Clive of India is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "R. J. Minney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Clive of India?
Clive of India holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).