This film is a great entertainer for all times. The cast could'nt be better and the direction great. The action sequences are wonderful. Though the storyline is borrowed from Kipling it does not necessarily stick to it but adds its one theme for better viewing - one cant complain. Set aside the Hollywoodisation of British India and factual errors and the seemingly implied prejudices of the British Raj and concentrate to enjoy the movie for what it is and no more. It is rumoured that the film was shut down in parts of India upon release but is today in demand in the sub-continent. There are factual errors in the depiction of Thugee and also certain other facts of India which given the time of the film being made are pardonable.Actually Thugee and the Kali cult were followed in Upper Bengal area and not the Northwest Frontier. Cary Grant, Victor Mclaglen and Douglas Fairbanks are tailor made for their roles and I have read someplace that they used to address each other as Cuter Ballantyne and McCghesney when they spoke to each other.
A Great Actioner indeed.
A Great Actioner indeed.