The Drum
“MEN BATTLE FOR THEIR LIVES... WOMEN FIGHT FOR THEIR LOVE... IN A MIGHTY SAGA OF CONQUEST ON INDIA'S FRONTIER”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Amid Taftazani
Mohammed Khan
Laurence Baskcomb
Zarullah
Roy Emerton
Wafadar
Michael Martin Harvey
Mullah
Martin Walker
Herrick
Ronald Adam
Major Gregoff
Leo Genn
Abdul Fakir (uncredited)
Ralph Truman
Dinner Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zoltan Korda
- Screenplay & Story
- Lajos Biró, A.E.W. Mason
- Original Score
- John Greenwood
- Original Title
- The Drum
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zoltan Korda
Lajos Biró, A.E.W. Mason
John Greenwood
Henry Cornelius
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
Zoltan Korda
Director
A.E.W. Mason
Writer
Alexander Korda
Producer
Henry Cornelius
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drum
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What is The Drum about?
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.
Who directed The Drum?
The Drum was directed by Zoltan Korda.
Who stars in The Drum?
The principal cast of The Drum includes Sabu, Raymond Massey, Valerie Hobson, Roger Livesey, David Tree.
When was The Drum released and how long is it?
The Drum was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Drum?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Drum was composed by John Greenwood.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Drum?
The Drum holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).