The Stranglers of Bombay
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Synopsis
In 1826 British-ruled India, the secret Cult of Thugee demonstrates their worship of their goddess, Kali, by the mutilation and mass murder of thousands of Indians while pirating the shipments of the British East-Indian Tea Company. As the British military leaders play down the implications of the piracy and disappearances, a lone captain realizes that they are not just coincidence and sets out to uncover the source of the deviltry, at the risk of his career. Based on history.
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The Stranglers of Bombay (1959) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Guy Rolfe
Capt. Harry Lewis
Allan Cuthbertson
Capt. Christopher Connaught-Smith
Andrew Cruickshank
Col. Henderson
George Pastell
High Priest of Kali
Marne Maitland
Patel Shari
Jan Holden
Mary Lewis
Paul Stassino
Lt. Silver
Tutte Lemkow
Ram Das
Roger Delgado
Bundar (uncredited)
John Harvey
Burns (uncredited)
Marie Devereux
Karim (uncredited)
Margaret Gordon
Dorothy Flood (uncredited)
Jack McNaughton
Corp. Roberts (uncredited)
Warren Mitchell
Merchant (uncredited)
Walter Randall
Thuggee Cult Member (uncredited)
Michael Nightingale
Steven Scott
Ewen Solon
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- David Zelag Goodman
- Original Score
- James Bernard
- Original Title
- The Stranglers of Bombay
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
David Zelag Goodman
James Bernard
Arthur Grant
Alfred Cox
Michael Carreras, Anthony Hinds, Kenneth Hyman
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Arthur Grant
Director of Photography
Alfred Cox
Editor
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
James Bernard
Original Music Composer
David Zelag Goodman
Screenplay
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Kenneth Hyman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 The Stranglers of Bombay
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What is The Stranglers of Bombay about?
In 1826 British-ruled India, the secret Cult of Thugee demonstrates their worship of their goddess, Kali, by the mutilation and mass murder of thousands of Indians while pirating the shipments of the British East-Indian Tea Company. As the British military leaders play down the implications of the piracy and disappearances, a lone captain realizes that they are not just coincidence and sets out to uncover the source of the deviltry, at the risk of his career. Based on history.
Who directed The Stranglers of Bombay?
The Stranglers of Bombay was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in The Stranglers of Bombay?
The principal cast of The Stranglers of Bombay includes Guy Rolfe, Allan Cuthbertson, Andrew Cruickshank, George Pastell, Marne Maitland.
When was The Stranglers of Bombay released and how long is it?
The Stranglers of Bombay was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Stranglers of Bombay?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stranglers of Bombay was composed by James Bernard.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stranglers of Bombay?
The Stranglers of Bombay holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).