Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. North west frontier 1959 with subtitles closed captions and. Nugent, patrick ford, will price, and robin estridge 1959uk the rank organization first viewingnetflix rental. It is the north west frontier of india at the turn of the century. Northwest frontier aka flame over india in the us and empress of india in australia is in the timehonoured tradition of journey films like ice cold in alex which, perhaps not coincidentally, was also directed by j lee thompson, who directed northwest frontier, lifeboat, and stagecoach. Gallery of 20 movie poster and cover images for north west frontier 1959. By discussing the compositional arrangements of the poster images accompanying the releases of reach for the sky 1956 directed by lewis gilbert and north west frontier 1959 by j. North west frontier 1959 in british india, a young prince must be taken to safey across rebelheld territory, and an old train is the only way to do it. In british india, a young prince must be taken to safety across rebelheld territory, and an old train is the only way to do it. The cinemascope film, which was produced by marcel hellman, was directed by j.
North west frontier aka flame over india, aka empress of india directed by j. What marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Northwest frontier article about northwest frontier by. Northwest frontier was the original british title for flame over india. The north west frontier was formed in 1901, after its territory was separated from the province of punjab in british india. North west frontier synonyms, north west frontier pronunciation, north west frontier translation, english dictionary definition of north west frontier. North west frontier 1959 flickers in timeflickers in time. Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples log in dictionary. The northwest frontier presentday khyber pakhtunkhwa region of the british indian empire was a difficult area to conquer in south asia, strategically and militarily. Explore north west frontier profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of. Its duel titles does not help matters the alternately spelled northwest frontier becomes a third title. 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 dangerfilled journey.
Captain scott kenneth more is sent by the british governor to rescue a fiveyearold prince and his american governess, catherine wyatt lauren bacall, when a rebellion breaks out amongst the tribesmen. North west frontier 1959, directed by j lee thompson film. With kenneth more, lauren bacall, herbert lom, wilfrid hydewhite. If it had a broader audience it would surely become a favorite with many. Music by algernon drummond and lyrics by william johnson. It is set in 1905, in the north west frontier province of india. North west frontier also known as flame over india in the united states and empress of india in australia is a 1959 british film starring kenneth more and lauren bacall. North west frontier 1959 also known as flame over india. Military history of the northwest frontier wikipedia. North west frontier 1959 movie posters cinematerial. Captain scott kenneth more cbe is sent by the british governor to rescue a fiveyearold prince and his american governess, catherine wyatt lauren bacall, when a rebellion breaks out amongst the tribesmen. Nugent, patrick ford, will price, and robin estridge 1959 uk the rank organization first viewingnetflix rental. In 1947, the northwest frontier became part of pakistan.
Texas ranger dusty rivers isnt that a contradiction in terms. Lauren bacall and kenneth more in north west frontier 1959 north west frontier 1959. North west frontier 1959 changes the movie database. The northwest frontier was formed in 1901, after its territory was separated from the province of punjab in british india. Called north west frontier in the uk and some commonwealth countries, this is fastpaced and wellacted movie. Sep 17, 2011 what marine recruits go through in boot camp earning the title making marines on parris island duration. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming.
Northwest frontier synonyms, northwest frontier pronunciation, northwest frontier translation, english dictionary definition of northwest frontier. In the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial india, british army captain scott kenneth more, a young prince and the boys governess lauren bacall escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by muslim rebels intent on assassinating the prince. In british india, a young prince must be taken to safey across rebelheld territory, and an old train is the only way to do it. Lee thompson, this article will illuminate the marketing strategies employed in film promotion at the time, whilst also drawing attention to the inherent tensions. North west frontier internet movie firearms database guns.
North west frontier 1959 thriller film supersatan666devil 1st. Other than the fact i am not at all interested in the villain, his rights or point of view, the film is superb, and bacall with more, make an attractive pair. Empress of india, flame over india, north west frontier, northwest frontier. North west frontier 1959 the rank collection bluray us import best british film. Watch north west frontier now on your favorite device. My favorites list became too large and unmanageable so i needed another way to list movies in smaller settings. Set in the north west frontier province of british india around the turn of the century against a background of tension between the moslems and hindus. It remains the western frontier of presentday pakistan, extending from the pamir knot in the north to the kohimalik siah in the west, and separating the modern pakistani. An adventure in which a british officer rescues a hindu prince from an uprising in early 20thcentury india and sets off on a journey across rebel territory.
Lee thompson directed his share of time wasting sequels to death wish, but before that and aside his. The north west frontier presentday khyber pakhtunkhwa region of the british indian empire was a difficult area to conquer in south asia, strategically and militarily. A bit slow in places but the tense scenes are riveting. Dec 03, 2016 north west frontier aka flame over india, aka empress of india directed by j. Classic movies from 1950s that are not already in one of my other playlist categories. North west frontier, a 1959 british adventure film starring lauren bacall. A british army officer is sent to rescue a young hindu prince from rebellious tribesman with their only chance for escape an old steam engine on a perilous track through the mountains.
Full list of national historic landmark theme studies. Based on a story by one of john fords regular screenwriters, frank nugent, north west frontier was seen by some contemporary critics as a sort of british western about a group of disparate individuals heading for civilisation across a wilderness full of rampaging savages out to destroy them. Please be aware that older theme studies often provide much less historic context than do recent studies, and may simply consist of a list of properties some of which are designated nhls and some of which may be eligible for nhl designation that relate to a given theme. Captain scott kenneth more is sent by the british governor to rescue a fiveyearold prince and his american governess. Sangue sobre a india, empress of india, flame over india, northwest frontier, northwest frontier.
Its all set up for the main themes of this movie set in an india still under british control, circa 1905. Northwest frontier definition and meaning collins english. Gunga din, directed by george stevens, remains one of the most famous of all action films. In a country with no destiny in the rebellious northern frontier province of colonial india, british army captain scott kenneth more, a young prince and the boys governess lauren bacall escape by an obsolete train as they are relentlessly pursued by. Dusty falls for nurse april logan, who is also loved by mountie jim. Northwest frontier definition of northwest frontier by. Synopsis in british india, a young prince must be taken to safey across rebelheld territory, and an old train is the only way to do it. Swat district, northwest frontier province, pakistan. Full list of theme studies national historic landmarks u. Kenneth more and lauren bacall star in this spectacular adventure set in colonial india.
North west frontier is a 1959 british eastmancolor adventure film starring kenneth more, lauren bacall, herbert lom, wilfrid hydewhite and i. In 1947, the north west frontier became part of pakistan. Extract subtitles from favorite youtube video, download english, italian, french, greek, russian, spain subtitles for sitcoms, tvseries like ncis, smallville, fringe, house, greys anatomy and learn languages. Its duel titles does not help matters the alternately spelled northwest frontier becomes a third title in the mess. The first part of the film shows a crowd outside a fort in a scene that remarkably resembles a photo of refugees at an old fort at purana kila in a 1947 manchester guardian article. North west frontier is a highly underrated adventure film and this may be due to it rarely being aired on television. In north west frontier, 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 dangerfilled journey. Gunrunning and the indian northwest frontier internet archive.
Its influence can be seen in the indianna jones movies. North west frontier 1959 changes the movie database tmdb. Empress of india is a 1959 british eastmancolor adventure film starring kenneth more, lauren bacall, herbert lom, wilfrid hydewhite and i. May 21, 2011 north west frontier aka flame over india in the us and empress of india in australia is in the timehonoured tradition of journey films like ice cold in alex which, perhaps not coincidentally, was also directed by j lee thompson, who directed north west frontier, lifeboat, and stagecoach. North west frontier flame over india 1959 videos4u2c. This page provides a complete list of nhl theme studies.
904 249 78 659 419 1307 797 121 96 318 1054 193 615 737 1133 178 1023 1170 1207 37 206 1083 1294 339 1326 424 622 374 800 546 302 1432 620 864 19 300