Set in the India of the British Raj. All the Indians are portrayed as untrustworthy, plotting to overthrow their British masters. The only 'loyal' Indian is Prince Azim who tries to warn the British of the impending revolt by tapping out messages on the Drum of the title.
Directed byZoltan Korda
Written byA.E.W. Mason (by), Lajos Bir� (adaptation), Arthur Wimperis (scenario), Patrick Kirwan (scenario), Hugh Gray (scenario)
CountryUK
Runtime104 min
On screen
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