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The Brigand of Kandahar

Not Rated Adventure War History

Starring: Ronald Lewis, Oliver Reed, Duncan Lamont, Yvonne Romain, Katherine Woodville

Writer: John Gilling, John Gilling

Release Date:
August 9, 1965
Ratings:
5.6 / 10
Director:
John Gilling
Companies:
Hammer Film Productions

Overview

1880. British India. Robert Case, a half-caste lieutenant, is unjustly discharged from the British Army. He joins the rebel Bengali tribesmen offensive against the colonial enemy. They capture a foreign journalist and Case recounts his story of false accusation on trumped-up charges, instigated by the bigotry and racism of his commanding officers. Following a successful attack by the British against the rebels Case is brutally shot by Colonel Drewe, his accuser. The journalist returns home determined to report the true story of The Brigand of Kandahar.