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North West Frontier

1959·Movie·NR·129 min·★ 6.8(58)

“Two people trapped by fate. In a country with no destiny.”

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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About North West Frontier

North West Frontier is a 1959 English-language adventure and drama film directed by J. Lee Thompson. The cast is led by Kenneth More, Lauren Bacall, Herbert Lom. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Artiflix.

North West Frontier was produced by The Rank Organisation and Marcel Hellman Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 13, 1959, and carries a NR certification.

Director
J. Lee Thompson
Writers
Frank S. Nugent, Patrick Ford, Will Price
Release date
October 13, 1959
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
The Rank Organisation, Marcel Hellman Productions
#army#muslim#escape#chase#british empire#train#railroad#colonial india

North West Frontier cast & crew

North West Frontier was directed by J. Lee Thompson and written by Frank S. Nugent, Patrick Ford, and Will Price.

The cast features Kenneth More as Capt. Scott, Lauren Bacall as Catherine Wyatt, Herbert Lom as Van Layden, Wilfrid Hyde-White as Bridie, I.S. Johar as Gupta, and Ursula Jeans as Lady Windham.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Geoffrey Unsworth and it was produced by Marcel Hellman and Earl St. John.

Is North West Frontier worth watching?

North West Frontier holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.

At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure and drama, North West Frontier is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch North West Frontier

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Cast of North West Frontier

Kenneth More

Kenneth More

Capt. Scott

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Catherine Wyatt

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Van Layden

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Wilfrid Hyde-White

Bridie

I.S. Johar

I.S. Johar

Gupta

Ursula Jeans

Ursula Jeans

Lady Windham

Eugene Deckers

Eugene Deckers

Mr Peters

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

Sir John Wyndham

Jack Gwillim

Jack Gwillim

Brigadier Ames

No photo

Govind Raja Ross

Prince Kishan

No photo

Basil Hoskins

Aide-de-Camp

Moultrie Kelsall

Moultrie Kelsall

British Correspondent

North West Frontier — FAQs

▸Where can I watch North West Frontier in India?

North West Frontier is streaming on Artiflix in India.

▸Where can I watch North West Frontier in the US?

In the US, North West Frontier is streaming on FlixFling, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Artiflix, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling.

▸Where can I watch North West Frontier in the UK?

In the UK, North West Frontier is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ITVX Premium, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

▸Is North West Frontier on Artiflix?

Yes — North West Frontier is currently available on Artiflix in India.

▸What language is North West Frontier in?

North West Frontier is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Hindi. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is North West Frontier?

North West Frontier runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).

▸What is North West Frontier rated?

North West Frontier is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 58 ratings.

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