North West Frontier
Two people trapped by fate. In a country with no destiny.
1959 · 2h 9m · NOT RATED
Adventure, Drama
Directed by
J. Lee Thompson
Overview
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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