The Brigand of Kandahar

The Brigand of Kandahar

Directed by John Gilling

Produced by Hammer Film Productions

196582 min5.6 / 10

A colonial-era adventure centered on injustice and betrayal, where a wronged officer joins rebels against his former army, culminating in tragic violence.

1880. British India. Robert Case, a half-caste lieutenant, is unjustly discharged from the British Army. He joins the rebel Bengali tribesmen offensive against the colonial enemy. They capture a foreign journalist and Case recounts his story of false accusation on trumped-up charges, instigated by the bigotry and racism of his commanding officers. Following a successful attack by the British against the rebels Case is brutally shot by Colonel Drewe, his accuser. The journalist returns home determined to report the true story of The Brigand of Kandahar.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Brigand of Kandahar sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Brigand of Kandahar violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Does The Brigand of Kandahar end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Brigand of Kandahar scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Brigand of Kandahar easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

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Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity25

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Surprise7

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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