The Stranglers of Bombay
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Originally released in 1959. The Stranglers of Bombay is a thriller/crime film. directed by Terence Fisher. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Guy Rolfe, Allan Cuthbertson, and Andrew Cruickshank
Synopsis
In 1826 British-ruled India, the secret Cult of Thugee demonstrates their worship of their goddess, Kali, by the mutilation and mass murder of thousands of Indians while pirating the shipments of the British East-Indian Tea Company. As the British military leaders play down the implications of the piracy and disappearances, a lone captain realizes that they are not just coincidence and sets out to uncover the source of the deviltry, at the risk of his career. Based on history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 4, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Guy Rolfe
as Capt. Harry Lewis
Allan Cuthbertson
as Capt. Christopher Connaught-Smith
Andrew Cruickshank
as Col. Henderson
George Pastell
as High Priest of Kali
Marne Maitland
as Patel Shari
Jan Holden
as Mary Lewis
Paul Stassino
as Lt. Silver
Tutte Lemkow
as Ram Das
Roger Delgado
as Bundar (uncredited)
John Harvey
as Burns (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hammer Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stranglers of Bombay about?
In 1826 British-ruled India, the secret Cult of Thugee demonstrates their worship of their goddess, Kali, by the mutilation and mass murder of thousands of Indians while pirating the shipments of...
Who directed The Stranglers of Bombay?
The Stranglers of Bombay was directed by Terence Fisher.
How long is The Stranglers of Bombay?
The Stranglers of Bombay has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Stranglers of Bombay released?
The Stranglers of Bombay was released on December 4, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Stranglers of Bombay?
The main cast of The Stranglers of Bombay includes Guy Rolfe, Allan Cuthbertson, Andrew Cruickshank, George Pastell, Marne Maitland.