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In 1905 India, British army officer Captain Scott (Kenneth More) is charged with protecting the six-year-old Hindu prince from would-be Muslim assassins. Along with the prince's governess (Lauren Bacall), a cynical reporter, an arms merchant and a pair of upper class Brits, Scott attempts to sneak his charge to safety through enemy territory, encountering many hazards en route.
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In North West Frontier [1959], a British Army Officer struggles to protect a young Royal Prince in India at the turn of the century, and his efforts lead him on a 300 mile danger-filled journey. Stars Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall and Herbert Lom.
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By L O'connor
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Kenneth More is a British Army officer charged with taking a young Hindu prince to safety from Moslem rebels seeking the prince's death. With him is Lauren Bacall as the prince's American governess. They are obliged to make use of an ancient steam engine to take them on the hazardous journey. More and Bacall are both excellent in their roles, and there are great performances too from Wilfrid Hyde White as a dithery elderly bachelor, Urusla Jeans as a courageous Memsahib, Eugene Deckers as a sauve arms dealer, and Herbert Lom as a Eurasian journalist with a chip on his shoulder. The best performance in the film though is by I.S. Johar as the engine driver devoted to Victoria, his rusty old engine. Their hazardous journey is almost unbearably exciting, with one peril after another to surmount, not to mention the possibility of a traitor in their midst. The best line in the film comes at the end, where I.S. Johar is being carried off wounded and says triumphantly to Moore "they said Victoria was finished, no good except but for shunting, let them speak now. We showed them!"
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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In one of my favourite action/adventure films, Kenneth More gives one of his best-ever performances, ably supported by a sprightly supporting cast including Lauren Bacall and the inimitable Wilfrid Hyde-White. The direction by J. Lee Thompson (The Guns of Navarone) is lean with little pause for breath or thought and the action scenes themselves put a lot of other films to shame!
The picture quality on this DVD is leagues ahead of the VHS; its pin sharp, in its original CinemaScope 2.35:1 aspect ratio but sadly not anamorphically enhanced. But as this is the first time I've seen it in its full widescreen glory I'm not complaining!
One to keep and treasure.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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From the day as young boy when my late father took me to see this film on the cinema when it was first released, it has always stuck in my mind, for the "Indian English", spoken by the engine driver played by the Indian actor I S Johar.
Set on the Northwest Frontier of India in the days of the British Raj, Kenneth More plays the role of a British officer, tasked with taking a 5 year old Indian Prince to safety, 300 miles away from the a town under siege by rebels to safety.
With the last train already gone,Keneth Moore discovers an old railway engine driven by Gupta(I S Johar),It's Indian engine driver. The story them revolves around, the breakout, of the train from the beseieged town, and It's subsecquent journey to safety. Several other well known actors, Herbert Lom, Lauren Bacall, and Wilfred Hyde White, contribute to various sub plots within the the main story.
If there's anyone who's not seen it, and you love a classic British adventure, this is it!.
Set on the Northwest Frontier of India in the days of the British Raj, Kenneth More plays the role of a British officer, tasked with taking a 5 year old Indian Prince to safety, 300 miles away from the a town under siege by rebels to safety.
With the last train already gone,Keneth Moore discovers an old railway engine driven by Gupta(I S Johar),It's Indian engine driver. The story them revolves around, the breakout, of the train from the beseieged town, and It's subsecquent journey to safety. Several other well known actors, Herbert Lom, Lauren Bacall, and Wilfred Hyde White, contribute to various sub plots within the the main story.
If there's anyone who's not seen it, and you love a classic British adventure, this is it!.
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exciting adventure in india
this is an enjoyable adventure with Kenneth More and Lauren Bacall Herbert Lom plays the nasty man who comes to a sticky end
Published 1 month ago by cardus
5.0 out of 5 stars
North West Frontier [Blu-ray] [1959] [US import]
Tis Rank Organisation film has been my all time favourite, as it not only hass brilliant actors, but has a brilliant story, especially set when Britain ruled the British Empire. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andrew C. Miller
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TOP TOP FOR BLU RAY REGION B WORRIERS
Okay so you have just purchased this Blu Ray and are unsure if you can get it to work.
You put the Blu Ray in and hit play, and to your horror, it has come up that it is... Read more
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Published 3 months ago by Mr. T. Evans
1.0 out of 5 stars
North West Frontier
This DVD wil not play on my Bluray device.
It is no good In this Country. I am very disappointed in this purchase. A total waste of
Money
It is no good In this Country. I am very disappointed in this purchase. A total waste of
Money
Published 3 months ago by Jayjay
3.0 out of 5 stars
north west frontier
first watched this years ago bit dated now but i enjoyed seeing it again good film made without the swearing and sex that makes up most new films
Published 4 months ago by anthony douglas bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars
North West Frontier
This is an all time classic, great actors, great story and Bacall and More have a lovely interaction between them. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jude
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blue ray release,region one only
The blue ray release of this film in Canada and The United States,on the box it says,region all. Not true. This is a region one release. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Eric Marc Lavigne
5.0 out of 5 stars
DVD Review
Having been a big fan of Kenneth More for may years, I really enjoyed this DVD and the quality was spot-on. Delivery was fast and the price very reasonable. Many thanks!
Published 10 months ago by Anthony J
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North West Frontier [1959] [DVD]
This is a classic film in the genre of the good old British way of doing things.
Wilfred Hyde White and Herbert Lom make great contrasts to Kenneth More (who I have... Read more
Wilfred Hyde White and Herbert Lom make great contrasts to Kenneth More (who I have... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Lodekka
5.0 out of 5 stars
A really good adventure
Kenneth More is the stalwart British army Captain Scott; perfect casting. Lauren Bacall is the independent minded governess to the young prince; the object of the collective escape... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Ian Hunter
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