North West Frontier
“Two people trapped by fate. In a country with no destiny.”
Synopsis
In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial India, British Army Captain Scott, a young prince and the boy's governess escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by Muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince.
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North West Frontier (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-10-08
Top Cast
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Kenneth More
Capt. Scott
Lauren Bacall
Catherine Wyatt
Herbert Lom
Van Layden
Wilfrid Hyde-White
Bridie
I.S. Johar
Gupta
Ursula Jeans
Lady Windham
Eugene Deckers
Mr Peters
Ian Hunter
Sir John Wyndham
Jack Gwillim
Brigadier Ames
Govind Raja Ross
Prince Kishan
Basil Hoskins
Aide-de-Camp
Moultrie Kelsall
British Correspondent
Lionel Murton
American Correspondent
Jaron Yaltan
Indian Correspondent
Homi Bode
Indian Correspondent
Frank Olegario
Rajah
Ronald Cardew
Staff Colonel at Kalapur Station
Allan Cuthbertson
Monocled Officer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 2, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Lee Thompson
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank S. Nugent, Robin Estridge
- Original Score
- Mischa Spoliansky
- Original Title
- North West Frontier
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation, Marcel Hellman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Lee Thompson
Frank S. Nugent, Robin Estridge, Patrick Ford, Will Price
Mischa Spoliansky
Geoffrey Unsworth
Frederick Wilson
Marcel Hellman, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
J. Lee Thompson
Director
Frank S. Nugent
Screenplay
Robin Estridge
Screenplay
Marcel Hellman
Producer
Geoffrey Unsworth
Director of Photography
Frederick Wilson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About North West Frontier
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What is North West Frontier about?
In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial India, British Army Captain Scott, a young prince and the boy's governess escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by Muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince.
Who directed North West Frontier?
North West Frontier was directed by J. Lee Thompson.
Who stars in North West Frontier?
The principal cast of North West Frontier includes Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall, Herbert Lom, Wilfrid Hyde-White, I.S. Johar.
When was North West Frontier released and how long is it?
North West Frontier was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for North West Frontier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for North West Frontier was composed by Mischa Spoliansky.
What is the age rating and content advisory for North West Frontier?
North West Frontier holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).